YES, IT'S GOING ON 3AM

It looks like social distancing is going to deal me a bad hand.  Already we decided not to check into the motel in Nags Head this weekend.  Of course, I would chance it, but Al doesn't want to. 
 One reason:  Rose, Al's matron of honor in her wedding - her mom in Texas went to bed last night with a headache, awoke this morning unable to breathe.  They rushed her to the hospital....she is in ICU with a high fever and pneumonia.  Yes, it grabbed her just like that! Rose is right behind Allie on the step with Paul.  

  I'm usually not a whiner.  The glass is usually half full, not half empty with me.  My heart is much more than half empty though and this "virus" thing is kicking it around quite a bit.  I hate it, because I know there are people in dire situations and I look like a privileged self absorbed lady.  

We are having to cancel Nags Head.I had looked so  forward to wrapping up in a blanket and sitting on the beach for hours just soaking in the sites and sounds of the ocean while it helped put my heart back together.  That's the only way I can explain it.  

REALLY wanted to try swing dancing, but I am sure they will move those dates when it becomes workable.  I am so excited to try it!  

My tandem skydiving jump date looks like it might be in jeopardy also.  I will move the date to sometime before camp if they have any openings. 

This is a wonderful time to use as a retreat...to get ahead in workcamp to do's., Puttering around the house doing projects.  Evenings are quiet and difficult, especially during this time of sequestering. Consequently I am not peacefully falling asleep as usual. Talked with a couple of folks today over the phone about the importance of human touch.  What was so funny was that I picked up a book in a physician's office last week entitled "The Science of Skin & the Human Touch". I am a "toucher" anyway, so this social distancing thing couldn't have come at a time when touching was more needed for me.   I'm going to kick myself in the keister and get with it!  There are people who have life challenges MUCH worse than I do. Mine is just an old lady with heartache.   

It's almost 3am.  I am Face Timing with Fr.Jamil and Sami tomorrow at 2pm.  We'll talk about the virus situation in Palestine, I'm sure, and share names and personalities.  

WHEW!  GOTTA GET SOME SHUT EYE!  Louie is snoring loud and strong<)