It’s been over a week now that most of us have been home social distancing. For me, it meant working from home and having my children come home from college. It’s been a bit surreal for me. I can’t even think right now about the future. The future is on pause.

I can sit here and feel sorry for what we are dealing with or I can figure out how to live right now. Not think about the future, but focus on what we have right this moment. I am thinking about all the things I am grateful for today. I’m also thinking about all the things I can do to help others.

It may just be listening to those who need help with coping or maybe it’s giving a donation to this enormous cause. I feel if I focus on others, it will take my mind off what I can’t control.

Look for the good things. People and children are going outside again. Riding bikes and playing basketball. I’m seeing neighbors I’ve never seen before.

For all the healthcare workers, police officers, food store workers, drugstore workers, government workers, and so many others we thank you for all that you are doing for all of us! We can’t thank you enough!

Please try to stay calm through this. I know it’s very scary and many of us don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but we still have hope. I hope that the day will soon come when this ends.

For now, our future is on pause so we live for today. We will get through this. Stay strong and stay safe! Be kind to those in need.

To donate go to https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/donate.