During Sunday’s intergenerational gathering, the participants of all ages shared their negatives and positives of living through the pandemic.
Here are some of the negatives that were shared:
* Missed my freshman year.
* Couldn’t eat in restaurants.
* No hugs.
* No interaction.
* My uncle died.
* Lots of good companies went out of business.
* Shortage of food items and essentials in grocery stores.
* Unable to see family, friends and neighbors.
* Wearing masks.
* Missed in-person activities and worship.
* No karate.
* Fear of friends or family getting severly ill.
* Not able to gather with extended family for holidays and special events.
* Kids could not do their normal activities.
* Quarantining.
* Less travel.
* Couldn’t play soccer with friends.
* Divided people.
* People lost loved ones.
Here are the positives:
* Explored more parks and trails by staying outdoors.
* I found out I didn’t miss some of the things I was doing.
* Heard great speakers, attended workshops and classes and other congregations via Zoom.
* Selfless medical personnel.
* Caught up on reading.
* Learned new computer skills.
* Turner Classic Movies!
* More time with my kids.
* Less busy.
* Got to spend more time at home and enjoy our surroundings.
* Fewer meetings at nights.
* Slower pace of life.
* More family time.
* Holidays at home.
* Focused on reading the Bible, prayer and journaling each day.
* Working from home.
* More breaks from school.
* Learned to ride a bike!
What would your negatives and positives be?
