Finding The Good

I started my day watching John Krasinski’s Some Good News video. We’re always, and especially now, surrounded by so much bad news. It was refreshing to watch and focus on the good things happening in the world. And yes, so many of these good news stories came from or are because of the bad. But from the hard times and the struggles, we learn to notice and appreciate all the good.

I know we are all going through some hard times right now. I’m sure there isn’t a single person who isn’t affected physically, mentally, economically, etc. I want to share some of the things I’m currently going through and how I’m personally affected by all this. And I’m sharing how I’m trying to still find a way to focus on the positives, even though it’s so hard.

I don’t love that we have to social distance and aren’t going anywhere. But thank goodness I love my home and the people I share it with.

I’m sad that my grandpa is in the hospital and can’t have any visitors (not even my grandma). But I’m thankful he tested negative for the corona virus, he’s being taken care of and is getting better everyday. And we’ll just keep praying for his recovery and that he can come home soon.

I’m sad that a lot of our friends and family had to miss Aaron’s bris. (We completely understand why people couldn’t be there). But I’m thankful for the people who were still able to attend and just that we were able to have the bris at all. If it was any later, it might not have happened.

I’m sad for friends and family (myself included next week) celebrating birthdays at home or canceling big milestone birthday celebrations. But it makes me so happy to see people making the best of their situations and finding new, creative ways to celebrate at home. And that this time at home means they’re now free for a birthday FaceTime.

I’m scared that my job furloughed (not working, not paid) everyone. I have no idea if/when I’ll be going back to work. But I thankfully can still provide health insurance for me and my family.

I’m upset that we won’t be celebrating Passover with our family. When we were making our plans a few weeks ago, Passover felt so far away and of course we assumed this would all be over by then. I know so many of us now can’t be with our families for Passover or Easter. I broke down and cried when my sister sent me someone’s Instagram story about their 70 year old dad having to say the four questions for the first time in years because he’s a few months younger than his wife and it’ll just be the 2 of them. We’re going to get through this. And thankfully Aaron is very obviously not able to say the four questions yet (even if he’s the youngest) and is just a baby that doesn’t know that he’s missing anything.

I’m thankful for our daily walks around the block. The fresh air and quality family time has become so important for my mental health.

I love seeing people doing what they can to help others. The owner of a local restaurant group is giving out thousands of meals to newly unemployed hospitality workers. Cristyle from @eatpalmbeach started #SavePBFood where you can donate and the funds are used to purchase food from small local restaurants and is delivered to first responders (fire stations, hospitals, etc).

Sometimes I just need to feel my feelings and cry. And other times I can appreciate everything I do have and stay positive and optimistic.

I try to find comfort in the fact that we’re all in this together, separately.

I’m here if you need someone to vent to or help you find the good in a situation.

I hope you’re all staying safe and healthy ❤️

And just incase you need some cheering up – here’s a picture of my smiling newborn baby.