So it happened, the lockdown has been extended.
Am I surprised? Not at all. And I have all the faith in our president for the decisions he has made thus far. Fast, decisive action. I am praying that this is what will save our nation from experiencing devastating loss of life. That this decision, and the other measures government is working on, willl curb the spread of this dread disease, and contain those that are infected.
I have stopped following the news updates and the rapidly climbing figures as it spreads like an uncontained wildfire through the world. There is so much going on right here. But I still pray for all the affected countries.
Day 14 is over. A further 21 days to come. For the most part things are ok. Yesterday was a sad day. Went to a funeral of someone very close to us. There were 7 people in the church for the memorial service, but nearly 100 devices signed in to listen via a live link. Estimated to be more than 200 people who watched it live. How amazing that so many people could “join” the service.
There will be many things that we will do differently after this lockdown is over... Society will change... will it be for the better...? Will people keep their distance or go back to the way it was before....? Will a family be allowed to go to the store again together, or will the new norm be yo leave them home? But what about single parents? Where do they leave their small kids when they need to buy their essentials...?
Today was my first venture to the shops since lockdown started. I lasted 14 days inside! It was a strange feeling, to drive on near deserted roads, feeling like a Sunday in mid-December. The weather these last couple of days have been ominous, looking like something is about to go down, like in Independence Day....
As the rules are being written, and re-written as we go along, perhaps they could re-look some of the items they are not classifying as essentials. It could be essential to a mother’s sanity to buy items to ease the discomfort for her children while they stay inside their homes...I tried buying a skipping rope for kids, just to get them more active. But sorry ma’am, this is not for sale.
I am quite worried how you are supposed to do it all during this time. Being a housekeeper, work-from-home employee, provider of meals and snacks, keeper of the peace (and sanity), and then teacher as well! There is not enough hours in a day!
Schools will have to come up with a solution to teach their pupils remotely. Perhaps teachers can take turns and teach the day/part thereof via a live link, where students can tune in get lectured via YouTube. This task can not be added to parent responsibilities, To leave parents to manage and think up enough activities to stimulate their children during this time, and then still expect us to keep all the other balls in the air too?
I hope solutions will be found for all the new challenges that we are facing amidst this crisis. I hope they come soon!
Through all this, I will stay grateful for our leader, who competently leads his people, by the grace of God.
For now, we need to stay positive, stay safe, and above all, stay home.
Am I surprised? Not at all. And I have all the faith in our president for the decisions he has made thus far. Fast, decisive action. I am praying that this is what will save our nation from experiencing devastating loss of life. That this decision, and the other measures government is working on, willl curb the spread of this dread disease, and contain those that are infected.
I have stopped following the news updates and the rapidly climbing figures as it spreads like an uncontained wildfire through the world. There is so much going on right here. But I still pray for all the affected countries.
Day 14 is over. A further 21 days to come. For the most part things are ok. Yesterday was a sad day. Went to a funeral of someone very close to us. There were 7 people in the church for the memorial service, but nearly 100 devices signed in to listen via a live link. Estimated to be more than 200 people who watched it live. How amazing that so many people could “join” the service.
There will be many things that we will do differently after this lockdown is over... Society will change... will it be for the better...? Will people keep their distance or go back to the way it was before....? Will a family be allowed to go to the store again together, or will the new norm be yo leave them home? But what about single parents? Where do they leave their small kids when they need to buy their essentials...?
Today was my first venture to the shops since lockdown started. I lasted 14 days inside! It was a strange feeling, to drive on near deserted roads, feeling like a Sunday in mid-December. The weather these last couple of days have been ominous, looking like something is about to go down, like in Independence Day....
Will wearing masks and gloves, washing and sanitizing our hands 30 times a day, and making sure there is sufficient distance between you and your neighbour become our new normal?
Everything feels strange and foreign, in the places I have been visiting for years. Standing in line outside a shop, waiting to be granted access, being sprayed with hand sanitizer, even if you are wearing gloves... You can only buy essential items. No kids toys, not allowed to buy items that could help make life with kids a bit easier. No LEGO to keep them occupied during this time, and no madam, not allowed to buy any children’s books... cannot educate and entertain your child with new reading material. Rather just leave them glued to the TV...
As the rules are being written, and re-written as we go along, perhaps they could re-look some of the items they are not classifying as essentials. It could be essential to a mother’s sanity to buy items to ease the discomfort for her children while they stay inside their homes...I tried buying a skipping rope for kids, just to get them more active. But sorry ma’am, this is not for sale.
I am quite worried how you are supposed to do it all during this time. Being a housekeeper, work-from-home employee, provider of meals and snacks, keeper of the peace (and sanity), and then teacher as well! There is not enough hours in a day!
Schools will have to come up with a solution to teach their pupils remotely. Perhaps teachers can take turns and teach the day/part thereof via a live link, where students can tune in get lectured via YouTube. This task can not be added to parent responsibilities, To leave parents to manage and think up enough activities to stimulate their children during this time, and then still expect us to keep all the other balls in the air too?
I hope solutions will be found for all the new challenges that we are facing amidst this crisis. I hope they come soon!
Through all this, I will stay grateful for our leader, who competently leads his people, by the grace of God.
For now, we need to stay positive, stay safe, and above all, stay home.
Brilliant essay on being home with kids in SA today. And yes, our President acted most impressively. Congratulations Mr Ramaphosa.
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