So...I made it home after a very long day and everyone trying to get back into the US and back home. Our school was cancelled for 4 weeks due to this virus that was spreading unbelievably all over the world! Schools were cancelling and now, the last day of March, many states have closed restaurants, businesses, anything considered non-essential is closed. Several states and countries have also called "shelter-in-place" meaning you can be arrested if you are out of your house You can only leave to get supplies. I think Iowa will call the shelter-in-place this week. Everything we have ever known is upside down.
The 1st things stores were out of is toilet paper. We are all still baffled by this. Thanks goodness I feel we (and our children) are prepared and self-sufficient right now. We still have power (and internet thank heavens). People are upset about having to stay home and not socializing, but for me this is a literal godsend. I feel like my Father in Heaven heard my prayers. He knew I was drowning. The complete and total relief I have felt these past 2 weeks has been immense. It has helped me organize my life, organize my work, accept being empty nesters, focus on me and my health, focus on the gospel, and prepare for this upcoming conference. It has made all the difference. I have no stress, no meetings, nothing I HAVE to attend. I could live like this forever!
I am going to try to share more about this virus and its effect over the world. Missionaries have even been called home. We are starting to get short on supplies, and short on health care workers. This has changed the world and I wonder how will be once this all passes through.
Right now:
Coronavirus Cases:
837,115
So, General conference is closed (Only speakers on a TV will be shown). Even the music has been prerecorded - no church- no meeting, etc. So, there are 2 things that I have seen on facebook that express my feelings exactly:
