It was nice at first, but now we are wondering, "What exactly is going on?".
She told us that initially it was a two week shelter-in-place government request to remove the burden from the hospitals, so that they don't get overwhelmed with virus patients. After two weeks, the advice changed, and the government ordered a longer time to stay in.
Since this is a federal guideline, we are aware that there are a lot of people out there struggling with this. Perhaps, these guidelines have forced you to lose your job, and have put your bank account at risk. We cannot even begin to understand how scary that must feel, our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Our ma recently read this article, 5 Tips, that we share with you in hopes that it brings some solace to you during these challenging times. The tips are:
1. Stay in the present
2. Allow for emotional expression
3. Remain connected
4. Get creative and have fun
5. Serve others
Widian Nicola, D.S.W., LCSW, the assistant professor at Seton Hall University ends her article, with this great advice, "Whatever you do, do your best. That is all anyone can expect at a time like this."
Stay Well, Readers,
-Stivali & Pasqua. 🐾
