Friday, April 03/20
Well, we are through week 3 of the Covid19 Pandemic and though the times are stressful and the future unknown let us take part in simple acts we see all around reminding us that all is not lost and we shall persevere and see a brighter day in our futures.
One such moment came for me this morning as I was sitting at my breakfast nook enjoying an English muffin and a nice glass of ice-cold milk. There are times a glass of ice-cold milk is like nectar to my taste buds, better than a beer on a hot summer day.
So I'm sitting there and I hear the slamming of a car door, making me get up and look out the kitchen window to see who is out front, wondering if my son was coming over early, silly me as that would mean getting up before noon after another all-nighter with his friends in the virtual world.
Nope, not my son but rather my next-door neighbors' parents, well Erin's folks to be exact.
Now my first thought was what the hell were they thinking coming over, they are both in their late 60's so prime target for exposure to the virus and Kyle and Erin have a little guy born last year.
As I watched, Erin's dad placed a cardboard and paper candle on the front porch and then joined his wife in the middle of the front yard and held a banner wishing their grandson a happy 1st birthday.
He saw me watching from the window and smiled and waved at me, I responded by miming wiping tears away as it made me sad that they weren't going to get to actually hold the little guy on a such a special day but still made the effort to pass on their love to him.
All-day long I noticed the same thing repeated with Kyle & Erin's siblings, all stopping by to stand in the front yard and wish Ryan a happy birthday.
I mentioned this to a coworker on a zoom call and how self-isolating isn't as bad for me given my own tendency to act that way most of the time but the one thing I did miss was being around my daughter and her family. She asked if I was thinking of doing the same but told her I couldn't do that as my grandson is older and would be more upset to see me outside and not be able to come and give poppa a hug.
I make it a point to smile at people as they walk past my place or sit next to me at a stoplight, waving to those I know, just trying my best to remind people that they aren't alone.
My name is Marcus and please accept a virtual wave from me to let you know you aren't alone.
Today's musical suggestion is "Up In The Air" by Thirty Seconds to Mars. For those interested in the unique YouTube video created by the band I've added a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9uSyICrtow
As always, I'm here if you have any questions, comments, or just want to talk ooasm2018@gmail.com
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