Unexpexted Blessings

Unexpected Blessings

Finding the good in this scary time

My husband's job is secure.  His plant processes chemicals used in cleaning and disinfectant products, so he's heading into overtime instead of layoffs like so many others. For that I am grateful.

My children are healthy. And I don't mean just avoiding COVID-19. So far we haven't had any necessary doctors appointments forcing us out into public. For that I am grateful.

Our home is safe and comfortable. Thanks to regular bulk and online shopping, our need to go out to stores is greatly reduced. For that I am grateful.

We've had several weeks of uninterrupted school days. With the disappointment of cancelled groups and activities comes the blessing of quiet days at home. For that I am grateful.

As much as we are missing our friends and family, we are discovering the blessing of technology to keep in touch. Grandma is reading bedtime stories over FaceTime, cousins are playing games together with the help of Nintendo gadgets, friends are getting together over Zoom. For that I am grateful.

Without being able to fall back on weekly church services, I find myself being more intentional to  listen to podcasts and videos that draw me deeper into God's Word. For that I am grateful.

How about you? What blessings have you found in quarantine?