For the optimum experience with this update, visit our webpage. From there you can see video links. From your email you can still click on the links and be redirected to the different sites. Also, thank you for your information and tips to include in this update.
Thank you for asking about my dad. Karol, continues to do well. He continues to be on lock down and we talk on the phone or FaceTime a couple times a week (if I can catch him, he's a busy man). I miss our daily visits in person.
This last week has significantly changed how we think about so many things. Cleaning, washing hands, washing hands, washing hands, social distancing. Is this the new normal? Is this going to change how Americans and the world meet one another? For now, this seems to be the case.
15 Days to Slow the Spread
Each community is making the call for what is best to keep the needs of their specific community. Some communities may need to stay home longer than others. Follow the directives from your local authorities. Keep safe social distances. Go for a walk. Order carryout. Did you know you can order a pitcher of margaritas to go in Indiana with your dinner! Amazing!
In the United States, companies are stepping up to serve their communities in best way possible in their wheelhouse. In additional to healthcare and financial relief, we are seeing companies and individuals coming together to feed and care for the elderly and children. Continuing schooling and getting other assistance to rural families where wifi is non-existent due to terrain is another problem being solved. Amazingly, more and more jobs are being created to support our current environment. Some of these jobs are temporary to fill needs. When businesses reopen these jobs may go away. Meanwhile, eight and half to 12 million viewers are are watching the daily Whitehouse press briefings. These statistics are greater than the numbers that typically watch sporting events!
Please continue to wash you hands.
Are you tired of singing the ABC song or Happy Birthday (twice)? Many children's songs are 20 seconds long and singing can help you with your pronunciation of difficult sounds!
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star: Enjoy Annebel reading and singing aloud with her girls.
And last but not least...BABY SHARK to teach good hand washing and other healthy behaviors.
Something to Do to Help
Can you sew? Jo-Ann Fabrics has free kits available along with directions for making protective masks for our healthcare providers. When you are finished, drop them back at Jo-Ann and they will distribute them to healthcare providers.
Census 2020
You should have received a letter from the United States Census. Please take time to fill out this form and return it. It is vital for our country and community for planning for living safely and productively. It is through the Census that planning for roads, hospitals and clinics, shopping, schools, utilities, and so much more. The Census also helps state and national government in the allocation of funds. You can complete the form on-line or mail your answer back. Get answers to your questions, complete your Census, state completion statistics and so much more at the site.
Toxic Cleaner Combinations
We are all working hard to keep our hands and homes clean. The chemicals in our cleaners can be dangerous when combined. Be careful because you could accidentally combine bleach with vinegar, alcohol, or any other number of cleaners can cause burns or respiratory problems. One example is if you spray your shower with a bleach cleaner and then spray on a glass cleaner that often has vinegar or alcohol in it. Be careful.
Read Aloud, Lists, Online Books and More
Help us with fun things to see and do while staying home. Email me with links to share on our Fun at Home page.
Kids and Weather
Fox 59 has a fun online program on Wednesdays for parents and children on Facebook Live at 10:15
Reading Rockets Book Finder
Try this great source for books to read aloud with your children (or enjoy them yourself!).
Do you have a library card? You can download books for free (Hoopla, Libby) with your library card.
International Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:30, Zoom
We had a good and extended discussion about our two stories. Jesus healed a blind man (Mark 8:22-26). This time the healing took three steps. Since Jesus was still traveling out of Judea, he told the man to go home and not to tell anyone (again, he is out of town and they would make him king).
Jesus asks Peter who did Peter think he is in Mark 8:27-30. Peter answered "the Messiah". Why do people ask a question when they already know the answer? Is it for reassurance? Is it for confirmation? Why is Jesus asking Peter this question? He is getting ready to teach them about how He will save them and us.
March 31: Zoom over to talk about Mark 8: 31-33. Jesus prepares his disciples for future events that appear to be bad, but are going to be the best result for everyone.
International Friends: Tuesdays, 10:30, Zoom
We did some planning with the help of my pet snake Reggie. I am glad you got to meet her via Zoom. You would love her in person!
March 31: Zoom on over and show and tell! Let's share aspects of our lives that we couldn't if we were meeting at church or elsewhere (because you know that Reggie wouldn't be allowed in most places!).
April 7: Zoom over and let's dye Easter eggs! There are many ways to dye eggs. Head over to the Incredible, Edible Egg and see what's cooking!
Otherwise, when you are making your grocery run, pick up a traditional egg dying kit from Paas. These kits shouldn't cost more than a couple of dollars.
Chinese Tea Eggs are another beautiful and delicious dish to enjoy.
Conversation: Wednesdays, 4:30, Zoom over!
We continue our conversations. It is nice to see each other's faces as we remain at home. This is a great opportunity to practice your speaking and English listening (if you feel like you can't keep up with the conversation). Join in.
April 1: We will meet! No fooling!
English Classes: Tuesdays, various start times (10:00 and beyond), Zoom over to your class!
A giant thanks to our teachers for learning to Zoom and keeping our classes going at home. They are working hard to make our classes work in this new format. This is a great experiment for us and we hope that you are enjoying learning these new skills as much as we are!
I hope that you can to join your classes via Zoom. This is an exciting way to touch base while we are apart. If you wish to join a class, please contact me. Additionally, many of your children may need to Zoom with their school classes at the same time your class meets. Feel free to join your classes in progress. We would rather you show up than miss out.
optimum experience: best
significantly: greatly
how we think: my opinion
new normal: a change in what is normal
to go: to take home to eat
nonexistent: not real or present
due to terrain: because of geography, like mountains
daily: each day
elderly: old people
for now: currently
be the case: be the situation
making the call: ruling
directives: official instruction
local authorities: government
behaviors: actions
vital: critically important
toxic: poisonous
stepping up: coming forward
wheelhouse: area of expertise
Paas: company that makes
reassurance: remove doubts or fears
confirmation: establish corrections of facts
aspects: character or feature
what's cooking: what's happening, what's up (this is a pun here, so enjoy a good laugh!)
making your [grocery] run: going to buy something, you may hear about someone making a beer run
additionally: used to introduce a new fact
in progress: after they have started and are running
show up: appear, participate
miss out: not participate
make [something] work: bring about a good result
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