Spending the weekend with two daughters, three grandchildren,and one beautiful long haired dachshund, named Hazel, brightened and warmed my soul on a cold winter weekend. Having gotten both COVID vaccine shots, and with other people un-compromised, a bit of social mingling was welcome.
Someone asked me how I felt after the vaccine shots, and the only thing I could say was that I felt less vulnerable! Being mentally healthy needs that release , I feel. It was strange to have my children come in my house masked, and social distancing themselves, or cringing when encountering unmasked people out in public. Not good for my mindset.
I pray that more and more people get that release. I am still wearing my mask, still washing my hands, still wiping down surfaces with sanitizers, but it’s amazing that the horror of a pandemic infection is not the first thing that comes to my mind.
Lessons learned: More hand washing to continue, more diligence with vaccines against health threats, more self reliance appreciated, more insight into what is important in life and what we can do without, and absolute resolve to embrace the people in my world who are essential to my identity and well being .
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I know what you mean. Mom’s first shot was a relief. This past weekend mom got #2. Yes, a burden lifted. Masks, hand washing and 6 feet will continue, but everything seems lighter! One step forward…