Really, the only thing I can think of as a help for this time is to try to get outside and see the sunshine for at least a few minutes every day– that’s what I’ve been doing. I jog every day, and it forces me to go outside, which reminds me that there is a larger world out there, and gives me hope. Of course, I am very fortunate that my job allows me to work from home easily, so I am grateful for that as well. Janet’s job has always been remote, so there was absolutely no change for her when COVID hit.
We worry about Jennifer and Tiffany, who are both back at work and dealing with the public, but so far they are okay. Jamie is also back at Chick-Fil-A, but he works in the back, masked and gloved, so that helps. He would really like to find something full-time to use his accounting degree, but it’s such a struggle now that it seems impossible until COVID-19 is over (whenever that happens, if ever).
Mom has worked out social distancing with her neighbors for playing games (as I am sure you are aware), and we are glad she has that. Janet’s mother Karen is in Glen Meadows retirement community, and recently moved to assisted living — and they are now locked down very tight, “prison” visits only (telephone through plexiglass dividers) –and the number of visitation slots is limited, so we have not seen her for weeks. Janet’s father and stepmother are preparing to leave theirhome in Delaware and return to their home in Florida in the next few
weeks, via Auto-Train. Dad’s brother in South Carolina, my Uncle Herb, still going at 94, is under restrictions similar to Karen’s in his AL facility. Aunt Donna you know about. All these old people to keep track of and worry about in these perilous times! Argh.
The cats seem to think all is going according to plan, and the dog is as stupid as ever, so he’s happy.
I know Mom really enjoys your phone calls and catching up with you. Thanks so much for doing that. Susan and I appreciate it very much.
Take care. Wash your hands. Wear a mask. We love you!
Mark Mercer
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