Thinking Back On Covid

Thinking Back On Covid 

So recently Facebook's remember when came up with pictures from the time of covid. It was pictures of me and my girls out on our lake with all our neighbors, 6 feet apart of course, listening to our Saturday night concert session from our neighbors across the lake. These neighbors, who every weekend would come out with their speakers and play the guitar and sing for us. 

Everyone would bring snacks and wine and sit out there for 2 hours listening to them. This was our big night “out” all during covid and we couldn't wait for this. It made me think of what changed for so many of us during that time and how we all looked back on it so differently.

Some people hated it, they have no good memories of that time in history. But I actually loved that time. Don't get me wrong there were many horrible things, many unfortunate deaths, and many people who weren't allowed to grieve or see their loved ones and yes, that was horrible. For many that were stuck inside with their families, they hated it. But I am here to tell you that I loved it. It made me slow down, it made me realize what was truly important in my life, my friends and family. It made me enjoy my time with my girls. We cooked every day together, and we worked out every day. We went on walks, and we talked a lot. We did projects around the house that I'd been putting off forever. I taught them to use power tools, and how to take pride in the fact they build something with their own hands. I cleaned out things that didn't matter and no longer held value for me. Covid taught us what was important and material things were not one of them.

For me, this was a gift to be able to spend this time with them. I also talked and video chatted with loved ones which you don't usually have time to do before. For me, this gift of time was something I treasured. And looking back on these memories made me smile and give thanks that I was able to share this gift with my girls.

So today my friends, maybe we all need to slow down again. Maybe we need to connect with what is important in our lives. It's not about the “likes” or the material things, it's about slowing down and appreciating what we have and who we have in our lives. If we learned anything from Covid is that life can change on a dime so you have to make the most out of every minute of your life. And if I haven't told you enough, remember only you can be the change you want to see.

@TreadmillTreats