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  Quarantined Three Times

  Quarantined Three Times
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  An Easter Blessing in Covid Time

  In Matthew 6:26 Jesus points "to the birds of the air" as examples for us. They fly in their sphere and joyfully sing to cheer each other and us. With these feathered friends beside us, we did not feel lonely or forsaken though isolated from fellowship in Covid Easter time nor in the days following.
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  My COVID Happy Place

  How has COVID affected me? Well, to be honest, I’ve not hardly noticed it except it would be nice to go to a warm location right now. Two years ago I was looking for a new creative outlet and decided to try painting. Well, to my surprise, I loved it and began by painting on wood slices for Christmas ornaments. From there it evolved to acrylic paintings, then on to water colour painting. I love painting birds and have done quite a few of those along with pet portraits. I am self-taught and am so grateful to God for bringing this hidden talent out in me for such a time as this. Painting puts me in another world that brings me such peace, joy, and satisfaction. Everyone should try something new. You just might find out you have a hidden talent in you, too!
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  Christmas Unbounded

  It occurred to me that the deprivations of the pandemic had some similarities to deprivations in Russia and even to the deprivations in first-century Bethlehem.
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  Virtual Community

  Even though we were small in numbers, because some were either hesitant to join in or did not have technological access, those who did meet often left feeling connected and affirmed.
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  Mennonite Educational Institute Screaming Eagles Virtual Performance of "O Canada"

  The MEI Screaming Eagles Marching Band directed by Chad Joiner has annually taken part in the Yarrow Days Parade held in June. However, during the COVID-19 school closures in the spring of 2020, the Screaming Eagles embarked on creating a virtual O – Canada performance to celebrate with their friends in Yarrow.
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  Window Visits During COVID-19

  For me and my family , COVID-19 has become very real. Writing this short story about my father’s experience has reconfirmed for me how crucial daily communication and face-to-face dialogue with family and friends eases the isolation, loneliness, and confusion that so many seniors face.
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  Journal of the COVID Year

  The author wrote this poem almost daily during the early days of the pandemic, and it expresses that painful reality.