Remembering Covid

It’s never going away. 

Sure, the days of struggling to understand, the confusion, the questioning of whether anything will ever be the same, and the isolation have abated. Although the virus has not departed, we’re better prepared, we understand more, and we have medications and equipment. Yes, we even have toilet paper.

But going through those difficult times will never be forgotten. This dark era has left its mark on us in many ways. We remember.

I remember being so completely disappointed. It wasn’t the things mentioned above, exactly It was things like this:

Owning My Becoming - In the Now

Occasionally, I find it difficult to find a topic. When this happens, I look back at ideas, notes, half-written articles, and even sermon scribbles from the past. There are thousands of these sources now. 

But, in the back of my mind and heart, there is a problem with reviewing old documentation for new article stimulation.

I am trying to use circumstances, situations, and other input from current dates to keep myself focused on living a life true to Jesus in the ‘now’.

Olympic Dreams

As a former member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America, I remember September as the month I began glancing skyward. I never wanted to miss those first few flakes even knowing that they were destined to disappear the moment they touched so much as a blade of grass. Few of you would call that normal. 

As a reminder, I have never proposed that I am any such thing. I guess that has been the case throughout my years on earth as it still rings true. Weirdness reigns.

This week we entered the season of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Traditionally, I have been much more involved in the hype and excitement of the Winter Games, but I will certainly watch segments of this year's experience. It’s impressive to note there are 32 categories of sporting events, but I count 39 different contest activities. I just might have to peek at the newest, breakdancing.

Anyway, back to my reminiscing because of this world-encompassing 2024 event,