We are in some crazy times with the spreading of the coronavirus around the world. They are closing a lot over here in California as precautions to the coronavirus per the request of the govenor. Schools, churches, events, entertainment, and anything with crowds over 250. Even Disneyland is closed until end of March. Crazy. Some places are closed till end of month, some say in April. My church will do service online only until further notice.
There are cases where the virus is in cities 40 minutes to 1 and half hours away from me. People are panicking all around us .
I think God was watching over my husband and I. I usually have food put away for emergencies, but before I got married in September, I ate the food so I wouldn't have to move it when we got our mobile home. A week before the coronavirus started, I started buying food and water in case we ever have an emergency. I even bought an emergency stash of cat food for my fur baby Rocky. I think I only had a roll of toilet paper in my emergency stash though.
Yesterday I couldn't fall asleep for the life of me. When my husband was getting ready for his medical appt he said why don't I go with him because I couldn't sleep. I usually say no because I don't have energy but This time was different. We ended up going at 7:30 am to grocery store. It was packed. No toilet paper, water, and even certain food was gone. We were trying to figure out if we should use paper towels in place of toilet paper. We got extra paper towels and I found some extra soft napkins. Instead of using them for dinner, we will use them for our potty time. I ended up asking a worker if they had toilet paper in the back. She said she just put a pallet of toilet paper in the front of store. My hubby and I went and got 2 since there was a limit. I grabbed an extra one and told him I'll buy it and he can buy the others. We needed 1 extra because his boss couldn't find any after searching at 6 stores so he needed some for work too. I grabbed another cart so we could do separate check outs.
Within 3 and a half minutes, the toilet paper was all gone. We were there at the right time. Thank God.
We did our regular monthly grocery shopping and we came home. There were so many items sold out and a lot picked through.
We felt so blessed that God provided food and the resources we need during these uncertain times.
We will be home more because everything seems to be closing. And the governor said it's good to stay home even though we are not quarantined yet. I have friends who are seniors or have low immune systems so I'm concerned about them. I did stress the other day but with my husband by my side we are doing good.
When my hubby comes home from work, I have him take off his shoes and Lysol them at the front door. He sanitizes his hands then too. And he immediately takes a shower when he comes home. When we go to grocery stores, we sanitize our hands after each visit. We are taking precautions and hoping the virus doesn't come close.
I had some face masks that I exchanged for some hand sanitizer from my friend so we are good to go. During these uncertain times it is easy to fear. Yet we are doing our best to cling on to God and focus on him.
I pray for anyone who has the coronavirus that your immune system will fight it and that God will be with you during this difficult time. I pray this virus stops in its tracks and ends soon. May anyone who lost a loved one due to the virus be comforted and feel the presence of God. May God be with us all and give us peace and heal our land.
NOTE: Everyone please do you part. Keep your hands clean, try not to touch your face, refrain from large crowds, hugs or handshakes. I know it's easier said then done. Sneeze or cough in bend of elbow or tissue. Keep an eye out for the sick and elderly. Make sure they are okay.
For those who are elderly, have low immune system, Diabetes, COPD, or any other lung problems, please be extra careful during these times.
March 14, 2020
