Good morning,
I have good news and not so good news to relate. In the not so good news department—
My nephew Matt and his wife Melissa just returned to the Midwest after vacationing in Mexico. Unfortunately, they brought their boys more than souveniers—
Matt and then both of his boys tested positive for COVID. 7 yr old Josh is asymptomatic, 5 yr old Jordan’s fever (which was 102, yesterday), is 100.5, today. Matt has a low fever. So far, Melissa and my sister, Sharon and brother-in-law, Mickey test negative. They’ll continue to test…
Now that most people are milling around indoors in groups that remain unmasked, the highly contagious nature of this virus, having been dismissed as no big deal, has no reason to diminish.
By the time people of my age have enjoyed confirmations, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, weddings and the birth of grandkids, life is all about—doctors, doctors and more doctors—and thank goodness for that, because, in countless ways, we have modern medical science to thank for prolonging each of our lives!
In the good news dept., Ravi continues to delight in her first performance art experience and can’t wait to get to the community playhouse, every morning. I’m so glad to know that my high hopes concerning her pleasure have melded with reality. Before leaving to go up north, Ravi brought two concerns to my attention:
Grandma what if I don’t make any friends?
Knowing how clicky kids tend to be, I offered this suggestion to our precious child: As soon as you walk into the playhouse, seek out a friendly face and stand next to that child. Then smile and say: Hi! I’m Ravi. And you may find that child to be as hopeful of making new friends as you are.
Grandma what if there’s a bully, who punches me in the stomach just like the one who punched me in school? Well, do you remember what we suggested you do if a bully ever threatens you, again? Yes! I’ll find an adult and say I’m being bullied and need your help. Perfect, Ravi. You’ve got this! And as we high-fived, our spirits smiled, because feeling prepared sparks an innocent child’s self-confident attitude.
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