The Bigger C

Anyone who has had cancer or has a loved one with it knows that "The Big C" has always meant Cancer. Today however, we have a bigger C; the corona virus. We all know this pandemic is affecting our world in ways not yet understood.
On a smaller level of this situation, we finally ventured out to the market. We have senior hours in many of our local stores during which the general population stays away and lets those of us who supposedly are more at risk come in.

I was expecting stripped shelves, masks firmly in place on every face, and a grim atmosphere. While not the jolliest of situations, it was not as bad as I expected. Except for the fresh meat counter, most shelves looked pretty normal and only two women (way older than I am, ha ha) had on masks. Every item on our regular list was there and I experienced an amazing sense of gratitude and assurance that for now, this area of our lives was going to be o.k.

When we got home, I washed my hands, wiped off the containers, and yes, even washed my hair as the CDC recommends. It would be easy to slip into an attitude of fear right now, but that is not what will get us through these months. Mental health experts are recommending that news is tuned into only once or twice a day, that our conversation be turned to other topics when possible, and that we lean into God and trust Him for the future.