When my Dad and I were working to move him to Indiana, we sat at his kitchen table solving problems which included planning and trying to solve "what's next?". Dad wrote this poem:
It's a great time to stop and smell the roses. We have time to spend with our families. We have a chance to start new projects or finish old projects. We are learning to connect with each other across the country and around the world. We are all in this together. Let's care for each other.
Easy English News for April is available for you to read on-line. Click on the link to read the paper. I do have hard copies that may be available in the future. Enjoy reading local stories in your Current newspaper delivered to your mailbox. You will find many uplifting stories and tips for living locally.
COVID:
The Corona Virus Task Force warns that the next two weeks will be the most difficult for most people in the U.S. since cases should continue to increase. Continue to follow the advice for mitigation. The best way to protect others (and yourself) is to stay home, especially if you are not feeling well. When you are out, stay at least six feet (2 meters) away from others.
Masks: The CDC is now advising "mask" wearing. This is not mandatory. A mask should not be one for medical professionals. but can be a simple scarf or bandanna to keep your sneezes or coughs from traveling. If you choose to wear a mask:
- Wash your hands first
- Do not touch the mask while you are wearing it. Do not touch your face while wearing a mask. You will transmit the germs off of your hands on to your face and spread possible infection.
- Wash you hands after handling your mask.
- Continue to practice social distance (stay at least six feet away from those around you) even when you wear your mask to reduce the opportunity for the virus to spread.
Mental Health: Governor Holcomb gives daily briefings. One item in Friday's meeting was mental health. Being socially distance doesn't mean socially isolated. Continue to meet and reach out via text, Zoom, phone calls, video chats, and wave and talk to your neighbors while keeping your distance. Take a break from the news. Exercise. Go for a walk. Get enough sleep. Play music and dance and sing. Breathe! Call your doctor if you need help.
For the first time in the history of the United States, churches will be closed and corporate celebration of this significant holy day. This year Easter is more in the spirit of that first Easter morning. On that first Easter, Jesus' followers stayed in their homes. Feel free and learn more about Easter and Holy Week by attending on-line services. Cornerstone Lutheran links can be found here. At the risk of being a spoiler, here are the references to read in Mark!
- Palm Sunday: Jesus arrived into Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. The people welcomed him. (Mark 11: 1-11)
- Maundy Thursday: Jesus ate his last meal with his disciples. He was taken into custody. (Mark 14: 12-26)
- Good Friday: Jesus was put to death on the cross. (Mark 15: 21-47)
- Easter Sunday: Jesus rose from the dead. (Mark 16)
International Bible Study: Tuesdays, Zoom with us at 9:30.
In our Bible readings for the week (Mark 8:31-Mark 9:1) Jesus makes predictions to prepare his followers for what is to come. With this training He tells them that he will be put to killed but WILL BE RAISED AFTER THREE DAYS. Peter takes Jesus aside to reprimand him. Jesus calls Peter out: get behind me Satan. Jesus goes on to teach what it means to follow him. He tells them that people take up their cross and follow him. In other words, when you follow Jesus it doesn't mean that you won't have trouble. But with Jesus, how much easier it is!
April 7: Read Mark 9. We will read about Jesus transfiguration.
International Friends: Tuesdays, Zoom with us at 10:30.
We had a great time showing and telling. It was fun to see how many people have foam rollers to relax our muscles. Selina had a great rig to relax. We even got to see a really cool toy to build great construction!
April 7: Hard boil your eggs and gather your supplies to dye your eggs (or show and tell your handiwork) and bring them to your Zoom to dye them. I plan to prepare some Tea Eggs.
Conversation: Wednesday, Zoom with us at 4:30.
We started with a very small gathering, but then had a surprise visit from Stephanie in Michigan. We are so lucky to have this vehicle to visit and catch up with each other!
April 8: Zoom on over and let's chat. What are you working on lately. Bring your latest project. I will share my latest crochet effort!
English Classes: Thursdays: Zoom with us.
Plan to join your class and enjoy a morning of English and fellowship. For myself, I am enjoying our Level 2 units on sharing stories. Since schools in Indiana are closed to meeting we will end up the year on Zoom. Zoom over and visit your class!
Kids Corner:
In addition to Reggie, I have two husky dogs. These dogs do two things: they go for walks and they shed. I walk them twice a day in our neighborhood and noticed some spectacular things from our neighborhood children. They are chalking hop scotch paths on their front walks. These beautiful, fun, and creative patterns give us activities to follow and break up our walk. Read more about this “challenge” and see how to create cubes to add to the game. Hopscotch Inspiration Cubes
smell the roses: 🌹 look on the bright side,
advice: information to help
mitigation: actions to reduce an outcome
at least: more than
in the spirit of:
isolated: stay alone
keeping your distance: stay a safe distance (you wouldn't want to pat a bear)
reprimand: scold, rebuke
rig: equipment for a specific purpose
handiwork: results, your project
vehicle: a way or medium to get something done
shed: loose hair or fur coats to accommodate the changing seasons
neighborhood: homes around your home; the community around your home
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