How are you connecting with others during current shelter-at-home orders? As a writer, I am accustomed to working from home and sometimes not leaving my house for several days in a row, but after all these weeks, even this introvert is getting lonely and eager to reconnect with others, and I imagine you are as well.
Like many of you, we are attending church online. The sermons are excellent, but except for a few people sharing comments or prayer requests, it’s not terribly interactive, and certainly not the same as greeting each other in person, singing together, or exchanging hugs. I miss that!
I’ve attended several Zoom Meetings over the last few weeks:
- Small Group Bible Study
- Aerobics Class
- Girlfriends’ “Happy Hour”
- Writers Group Gathering
I’ve really enjoyed these opportunities to see dear faces, talk, and laugh together.
I’m endeavoring to read scripture and pray more consistently. Amid all the uncertainty, it seems more important than ever to stay connected with our loving God, who knows all that’s happening in our lives and in our world.
I’m also thankful for the arrival of pleasant weather in Minnesota and the ability to walk outside. I find myself waving to passersby like never before (and am also enjoying listening to more audio books).
Tonight, I’ll be “attending” a Facebook bridal shower and soon after, the Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony online. Both new experiences and new ways to connect when we can’t gather in person.
I’ve heard of people meeting in driveways for “six-feet-apart” picnics. I think that’s one new idea I’d still like to try with friends. What about you? Any ideas to share with the rest of us?
Either way, I hope you are well and finding ways to connect with others!
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Total introvert – luckily for both of us, met and married another, almost off the scale – and now longing for connection – living miles from the nearest village.
in the far north of England, just below Scotland.
Lockdown hurts.
I’ve seen videos circulating on Facebook of people doing social distancing dancing in the streets, with lawn chairs sitting at the end of their driveways. Looks like fun and a time to encourage each other.
Like you, I’ve been getting more into scripture, also working in my yard, where I always find quiet peace. Stay safe, and keep writing those fabulous books!
These are hard times for social butterflies—which I am not—but I miss my family, friends and church family. I have met a friend in the church parking lot, parking in opposite directions, six feet apart with windows down while we have lunch and talk. Mostly, my time has been spent at my computer getting my first novel ready for publication.
Wish I was under house-arrest in the UK!
With nice weather arriving here in CO some of the women from church are meeting on the patio at church for ‘drinks’. We each bring our water bottle and sit on the chairs we brought and set up far apart and visit about the things we had happen in our lives in the last weeks. It is a small group of course but almost feels normal.