What's New Today pt2

[CanBird]

~j~ As countries begin to slowly reopen, we've been staying-safe-at-home. The job I so badly wanted & got, has been on hold since our Stay-at-Home order was put into place. My employer & I have been in contact and they are slowly reopening, but not ready for everyone to return. It's in healthcare (dental). High to Very High Risk level, especially at this time. Although my position isn't front-line sort of speak, the environment is. During this lock down I never really thought about my health in the work place until now. Perhaps I was naive in thinking this virus would just slowly go away, and then I'd be welcomed into my new position, when it was safe. Last night I was reading the guidelines put into place for my industry. Just what you've been seeing in hospitals to a certain extent. I'm okay with staying-safe-at-home a little longer. Have been seriously rethinking jobs too. And I also have to rethink childcare for D3.

Besides all of the above, I know I'm not alone. I know there are others out there really struggling. We are safe and that gives me comfort.

The other virus (H mlc) is still active. I refer to my sitch as the virus within the virus. It's been tame. His mail still comes here, packages too. As normal, I tx a pic/send a msg and he says open it. *(Keep in mind, he's at sea/working remotely...*. Business as usual. And because this is business as usual, I didn't bother to ask.."What do you want me to do with your mail?" I just carried on like we've always done. I tell him what's here & he tells me what he needs. What I have done differently is step away, and not suggest what he should do next or ask what next. I know some of these packages are meant to go elsewhere, but I didn't ask. If it's that important to him, he'll remember.

Some of the mail for H, have come early for D3s B-Day. One BIG box (I know what it is!! Keeping it a secret from you all..lol..). The other day a card from H, to D3, came and I teared up. I had seen a kids B-day card in his room before he left, and assumed it had been filled out and left behind in a book he also bought for her. I looked in that book after he left & was a little disappointed when the card wasn't there. But really, she's a kid and wouldn't remember right? I'm a HUGE fan of cards, so I was very touched that H sent D3 a card.

I've also been sharing plans for D3s upcoming BDay with H. I had thought it over, if I should include him or not, and decided to share. Just wanting to keep him in the loop as to what we're doing. He actually suggested the idea (social distance greeting of sorts) and reminded me to get a box cake months ago... so yes, I shared with him. He was happy to get updates, but due to his work, might not be able to take part. And that's okay.

Next month hurricane season begins. Last year we dealt with fires. Who knows what tomorrow brings.

Keep on Keeping on