“When eating fruit, remember the one who planted the trees” Vietnamese Proverb
This month was a
difficult one, with COVID infections on rise and death tolls increasing, we had
a lock down partially giving us four hours in the morning for completing our
work and getting essentials and to step out only when necessary. Everything was unpredictable, some of the
people we knew are no more, still others are grieving for the lost ones, every
day listening to problems faced by common man, at the same time the weather too has become unpredictable,
there’s cyclone in certain parts of our country. We have survived this month
and grateful to be able focus on the positive side of our lives.
I am thankful that despite the situation, we can still work from home, responding to calls and managing the office work at home, most importantly we are paid while I see so many have lost employment, business has gone down it’s a blessing to have paid work.
I am thankful that myself and Dorothy could take some time out to play carroms almost every other day; and had lots of fun, some days my nephews kids join and it becomes a celebration, these are small joys I cherish in life and it is destressing to be involved in playing with kids.
Dorothy attempted a chocolate cake and this time it was perfect and I am happy for this learning and grateful that she is able to do things on her own. I tried to make macaroni for the first time for my breakfast and enjoyed. I always prefer south Indian breakfast and never attempted pasta/macaroni at home, sometimes I feel good to experiment and change the routine by trying a new type of breakfast.
I had a couple
of virtual meetings with my friends who are also my classmates, and there was
one friend who learnt to set up zoom and the other friends encouraged – it was
such joy to watch the excitement as she joined on zoom for the first time.. We
had fun catching up with one another and updating ourselves about our well
being especially in this pandemic.
I am grateful
that despite the lock down, we could still celebrate mother;s day with all other
ladies at the YWCA and I was happy to remember my mom, and recall her with
gratitude share what I loved about her… and it was meaningful experience to
also listen to others who shared through
a poem, some sang and still others had a write up with images of their mother.
I am blessed to
have praying people around me as I keep connection with my near and dear ones,
I am assured of their prayers as I keep praying for everyone and hoping that
this too shall pass. There is so much to
be thankful for – we still have people who serve us, the newspaper person that
comes everyday, the person who gets the milk, the vegetable vendors at the door
step, the banana cart and being the mango season, there’s plenty of mango’s
around sold right at the door step.
How was your
month, would love to hear from you,
Be Happy, Be Safe & Be Blessed!
Yes, we actually don't have much to complain about. We are able to carry on our lives pretty much without much disruption.
ReplyDeleteAgree with you, looking at the situation around, there is a lot to be grateful for and I humbly accept everything with thanksgiving in my heart. Thanks for your comments. I appreciate you Mr Pradeep.
DeleteWhat a busy month Genevive but glad you were able to celebrate many special events and moments. I hope the weather becomes less tricky and that the covid rate keeps on declining. Keep well,and safe xx
ReplyDeleteYea Susan there is so much to do everyday and I am glad I have not lost my balance... yoga, meditation, gratitude, affirmations, friends and family have been of great help. Thanks for connecting with me here Susan, its a blessing despite all the happenings we are still able to connect with each other. take care, stay safe.
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