It’s March now, 2021. We’re about 1 year into the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s one year working from home, and probably a good 5 months huddling in isolation so that we stay healthy. At first it was just strange. Strange and odd…and scary. Sheila and I tried everything we could to stay safe. Tim did an extraordinary job at keeping mom safe as well. He bought bulk loads of hand sanitizer, masks and thermometers. He was always a prepped.
after the first 6 months, the new normal finally clicked. We both did okay dealing with it. To be honest, there is some good benefits working from home. I miss out on 3 hours plus of commuting to the Bay Area every day. I also get to work in my sleep pants. For the most part I’ve been really productive, and work has been going great.
now, at the 1 year mark, things finally appear to be recovering. Joe Biden is president, having ousted trump, several vaccines have come to market, and there is talk about light and the end if the virus-drenched tunnel. I got my first shot of the Moderna vaccine this week using my CAP eligibility. I wasn’t planning on doing it, but mom is worrying me lately. She’s not adapting well to Tim’s passing and being alone, and isolated. Thank God for Patty visiting her weekly. But I need to get out there and just be there fir support, hence getting the vaccine.
Mom also got her first vaccine shot, which is a huge relief. I don’t know what I’d do if she became severely sick, or worse. I’m thankful to everyone involved in researching and discovering the vaccines. God bless them all!
Other than all this, we’re holding up. I’m noticing my aging more and more. I recently had cataract surgery in both eyes, and I just feel creaky and stiff quite a lot. I’m m trying to get back into controlling my diabetes (I’ve been slipping and not eating appropriately), and also trying to at least hit the elliptical 3 times per week.
oh, we’re building an airplane. It’s our COVID project. A Van’s RV-7. We rented a hangar at Tracy airport, and spend at least 4-5 hours each weekend pounding rivets. It’s been a challenge as well as very rewarding.
Dad and Gail are doing okay, as are Hazel and Bobby.
Civil air patrol is going well. I’ve started flying a couple times, before my eye surgery. I’m ready to get back into it. We have 60 members in the squadron now! It’s incredible. Sometimes I do feel a little burned out tho. I’ve started delegating more to help with that.
CRS remains a great challenge and outlet for my geeky side. Lots of robust challenges there. I’m glad it continues to keep my systems admin skills sharp.
Otherwise all goes well. I’m missing those I’ve lost, however. Last year was a bad year, for ,any reasons. Sometimes I feel dread knowing it’s not going to get earlier he more life marches forward. I pray to God that he gives us all strength and grace to face the inevitable future.
Ta for now.
