What a lovely sunset.
Last night Hawklad reminded me that this Sunday last year was when we first talked isolating. I remember it quite well. A Sunday evening. I was sorting out the school bags for Monday morning. Hawklad came into the room and asked how did we know that this new virus wasn’t already in school. How did we know the bus was virus free. Should we stay off school until it passes. I tried to reassure him but I could sense his anxiety. I emailed the school to let them know that he was anxious. When he’s anxious it can throw off his ability to sit still and concentrate.
He did get to school the next day but not by school bus. He asked to be driven in. A few days later school proved too much for him and our family lockdown started. Soon the world changed.
It’s odd looking back. Its hard to believe that we have been isolating for nearly a year now. I wouldn’t have dreamed that I could have coped with that much isolation fit that long. A world suddenly constricted to our garden and house.
But we have…….
We can do this.
Strange, looking back, at how well most things have gone. Empty shelves, lack of toilet paper, queues, isolation. People generally seem to have handled it well. Sadly there are afew who want to go “back to normal” as soon as possible, and risk spoiling the work done by others. We will have to see how it goes.
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Oh, the toilet paper!
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Lolsy, I never did get that toilet paper thingy. Out of all the things you think you would need to get when you’re about to be left stranded on a dessert island, 🌴 bog roll didn’t cross my mind. I can understand puzzles, books and music instruments, but bog roll?
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It’s good for stuffing down your trouser legs and inside your shirt to keep warm……
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I know! I still have no idea about why that happened. I bought big pack that was on sale last year, and we’re still going through it lol At worst you’d have to stay in your house for two weeks, but the supermarkets have been open the whole time.
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It’s crazy
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Yes, proving that the distance between civilisation and anarchy is just the thickness of a sheet of toilet paper. 🙂
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1 or 2 ply.
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I bought some from Aldi that disintegrated in use – don’t get me started on the quality of toilet paper…
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Oh man ours is awful
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It was a lesson in the difference between price and value. 🙂
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That’s true.
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That’s stuff is like gold dust here.
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Look what I just dug up from my blog 🧻 🚽 from about a year ago:
https://oversoil.wordpress.com/2020/03/11/read-this-lol/
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Wow
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Madness
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It’s not been easy, especially for those with anxieties, mental illness or those who’ve experienced losses. But we’re not alone. We will get through this. Take care of yourself Superdad. ❤
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You look after yourself as well Pippi ❤️
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I can’t believe that it’s almost a year since I started home isolation on March 12, 2020. You and your son have made it safely through thus far. You can do this ❤
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We can
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It does seem odd, I doubt anyone thought it would last this long. We have worked hard, we can see it through.
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And it keeps on going
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We really don’t know what we’re capable of till we have to do it.
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Yes Sadje, that is the thing. We are more capable of kindness and patience than we think. Practice makes perfect. 💖
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Absolutely true.
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🙏
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🙏
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That’s so true.
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👍👍👍
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🙏
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🙏
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👍
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So pretty and peaceful! Have a good week 💕
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You as well
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❤️
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I keep taking photos of what’s odd now. I’m happy you have each other.
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🙏xxx
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You have so much more strength than you give yourself credit for. I know it’s still bumpy at times, but as much as the year seemed to drag at times, it’s also kinda hard to believe it’s been a year.
You SOOO got this! And we’re here to help when you’re feeling low.💌💌💌
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He has done really well and plodded on beautifully, they both have got through thus far and proving it is possible and so will indeed keep up the good work. 💞 Connection to any of us and our encouragement is ever only just a thought away.
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I think many us get get those extra connections here.
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Thank you Angie ❤️❤️❤️
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And a year in his life is so long
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At least his long year has been shared with someone lovely, a wee bit dotty (we all love that part) and self deprecating (stop that), but ultimately just exactly what Hawklad needs. Go on, ask me that thing you do, that “Say that again” thing, it’s hilarious. The reply is “… with someone lovely”.
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So well said
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Thank you
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Say that again…..
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“That” 😄
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🤗
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It really is.
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This has been the strangest 12 months ever. You are doing great in spite of all the weirdness. You got this!
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It really has been the most bizarre year.
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It’s astonishing what the human species can cope with when there is no choice!
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That’s so true.
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It is unbelievable how much we are capable of when it is necessary. Still, crazy to remember what we thought or expected a year ago and where we are today.
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It’s been some year.
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You say it!
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❤️
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Yes it’s an anniversary that doesn’t warrant celebration, for sure.
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I know what you mean ❤️
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Gosh, I didn’t realise it’s almost a year since this whole thing exploded upon us! I share your cautious awe that against all odds, we came through okay. Not perfectly, not unscathed, but it could have been far worse. It’s hasn’t played out fully. Many more miles to go. But if you look back at how much of the distance you’ve covered, it does call for a small celebration.
That beautiful sunset is a good start.
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Doesn’t time fly.
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A whole year. Its mindblowing isnt it? Hoping hawklad feels more at ease soon. I know how awful anxiety can be! X
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I guess we are in this for the long run. xx
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