Since this social distancing has been in place, I have gotten to watch video church messages (my church and others), connected via Zoom and Facebook Live to meet with a small group, Face Timed with as many people as possible just to "see" them. Chance encounters with a neighbor over the fence or by the trash is the highlight of my day! Saying "hello" and "thank you" to the fast food drive-through workers makes me smile. And, curbside pick-up? What joy! I participated in a stamping event via Face Time (originally scheduled as a live event). Today, I'm taking part in a virtual painting class. So you see I need people and community.
These are indeed unusual times as we all struggle, world wide, with a pandemic that will go down in history. I work with several direct sales companies and I'm struggling to put myself and my skills out in the "virtual world". I have spent countless hours online trying to learn and figure out some technology options to help out. Being a crafter offers a number of possibilities to "do something" to help out others.
So far I have had the privilege to share a stash of greeting cards with a number of folks to send to others. I have participated in porch drop offs. I figured out how to make face masks for family members. I have mailed cards to shut-ins and friends. These are small, tiny even, contributions in the scheme of things where medical and other essential workers are on the front lines serving others. We must keep them in our prayers.
So that's it for now. Look forward to future posts about how I want to connect you with my crafts! Of course, this will also help me and my businesses. TIA
Practice physical distancing, not social distancing.
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