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Hopeful and Healing



     It has been a crazy few weeks to say the least! Many people have been asking family members or myself how things are going, and how I'm recovering with the social distancing guidelines and all. Honestly things are not going as originally planned but then again that is just the way life is  right now. I don't think anything is going as anyone had planned this spring. I am so thankful that I was able to have my surgery, I was within just a few days of it needing to be canceled, all non emergency surgeries were canceled later that week. I'm Getting stronger and feeling more like myself every week. Thank you for the prayers and meals you have blessed us with the last few weeks.
   I can hardly believe how things have changed the last month. I am now doing school at home with Savannah. The first week went really well, but the eye rolling, and" do I have to " comments when I tell her its time to do her school work are now a daily occurrence. I also know we have a lot to be thankful for so many people are sick, grieving the loss of a loved one or have lost there jobs. Sadly this is also going to cause stress for dairy farmers the next several months as milk is being dumped every day.
   Trying to stay positive and remember this will not last forever. I don't think I'm alone in saying I am so ready for summer, for the warm weather to stay, and this to pass.

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  1. You are definitely not alone in thinking that. Praying for your continued healing. Can't wait until this is over and I can hug you in person!

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