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Rough Days


Today was a rough day, rougher than my normal day. I had the urge today to want to socialize and be around good people, laugh, have intellectual discussions, eat good food and just not be in the house. Today I missed my family and close friends who I have not been able to see since the pandemic started. Today was rough day and I admitted to myself that I was not okay today.


Just recently I took a test that confirmed, I am an ambivert. I am okay with being home and isolated like most introverts, a good book or a ball of yarn, hook and movie has been doing me great. Today that extroverted side of me was calling for attention. I wanted to be around people so bad, to the point that I was willing to wear a mask and gloves in ninety degree weather, just to fulfill that urge. However, I decided to come home, why you ask? Because, I am a mom and a wife and as much as the extrovert in me wanted to be out and about, my home and the care of it comes first.

  

I have been trying my best to keep busy crocheting (hence why my hand is in a brace), sewing, writing, trying new things to create, reading, connecting with family and last but certainly not least trying to find interesting things for the kids to do. They are bored with me and tired of seeing each other and truth be told, I understand. I understand their frustration of being home and not able to see their friends, not being able to go to the park, the ability to just be out and not having to worry about being around a person who may be sick or if the virus is on the surface you just touched.  I feel for them as they are children and they want to run, jump, play and enjoy being kids. As a mom, I have done my best to protect them while also trying to make it fun to be home. But here we are 3 weeks into summer break and mom is tapped out.

 

I pray that this will be over soon and we can see the people we love again, spend time outdoors without the worry of contracting a virus and TRAVEL. Love each other. Lord, allow the bonds of family to be strengthened during this time and God's love is shown. Love each other. Be mindful of your words and actions as frustration has a funny way of seeping out to those who you love the most. Love each other. Be understanding, take mental breaks, pray, read your Bible. Last but certainly not least, I pray that you love each other! Showing the love of God during this time, will not only keep you strengthened but grounded.

 

Love

 

Syai

P.S. Feel free to drop some ideas in the comments section for fun activities to do with the kiddies. BE SAFE!!  

 



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