I know it's been a bit since I've blogged. It isn't because nothing has been going on in our lives. It's because life has brought twists and turns that weren't expected and blogging was the last thing on my mind. But shame on me if I would let 202 close out without updating you (or putting into words what's been going on so I can look back on it in the future). In case you're interested in the life of the Wohlfords, read on.
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| Sunset 12/20/2020 |
The school year was moving along very nicely. We had about 80% of our students in the building learning in classrooms while the other 20% were being taught virtually. It was interesting to be teaching children who were physically in the classroom and making sure to also pay attention to the ones online. But things were coming along nicely and I was falling into a nice routine. Then in October our county was declared red for extreme COVID-19 cases. So we went to virtual learning. The plan was to be virtual for a couple weeks and come back. But as time went on, it was obvious that staying virtual through December was the best choice. I still worked at school, helping staff children with their virtual learning in my classroom and taking care of technical issues as they came.
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| Sunset 12/26/2020 |
Then Thanksgiving came. Earlier in November, Drew had been rushed to the ER because he woke up unable to catch his breath. He was diagnosed with having had a severe asthma attack and sent home. He continued having some breathing issues off and on but seemed to be improving a bit. We had our Thanksgiving as planned (although with a much smaller table) and went to bed thinking we were on the way to a healthy December. But on Friday morning, Drew woke up again unable to catch his breath. He was once more rushed to the ER. This time they tested him for COVID-19 although they were sure it was asthma again. However, a short time later the results we dreaded came back - positive.
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| 12/31/2020 |
We went into quarantine for the next two weeks. Doctor said I didn't need to be tested unless I developed symptoms. But my school nurse recommended I get tested so I could end my quarantine sooner. So on the Monday after Thanksgiving, I called the doctor and got tested. A couple hours later I got the call that I was indeed positive for COVID-19. I still had no symptoms...until I woke up Tuesday morning. So now we were both recovering from this virus we had tried so hard to avoid. At the end of our 14 day quaratine, we called the doctor to see if we would be cleared to return to work. We were both still dealing with pretty significant symptoms, so he said we couldn't. This meant that, while I was hoping to spend the last four days of the grading period making memories with students (virtually), I was going to be spending that time at home continuing to recover.
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| Veterans Memorial Park |
The following week, we once again called the doctor. Our symptoms had improved enough we no longer had to isolate ourselves. So I was at least able to go to the store. Neither of us ventured far from home because we get timed so easily. But it was nice to be able to get out and also to hug our grandbabies again. I've been out a bit more than Drew has since then. I go back to work on Monday while he is tentatively scheduled to go back Wednesday. However, he's still pretty weak and tired. I get tired easily but I feel much stronger. I know going back will be hard physically. But I'm so ready!!
We have managed to get up to the lake twice to see the sunset and took one last adventure for 2020 today. What an adventure it was! Most of it was driving but I did get out of the car quite a few times to take some photos while Drew took photos from the car. We drove to Michigan City to get some photos of Lake Michigan then followed the lakeshore down to Beverly Shores (what Clara calls her "rocky beach" because there are lots of little pebbles) and then even further down to Marquette Park in Gary. Say what you will about the city of Gary, IN. But this park is stunning! We drove from there to Lake Station to get me ore coffee, grab us dinner through the drive-thru and stopped at a cute little park to see a covered bridge.
While the last few weeks of 2020 haven't been anything like we planned, I'm reminded that nothing that we went through took God by surprise. He knew Drew and I needed this time together. He knew we needed to slow down a bit. We spent those three weeks of isolation depending on our daughter to get and deliver our groceries on the weekends and ordering forgotten items throughout the week and having them delivered by stores. Depending on others for help is not usually something I'm good at. God knew that and plunged me into a situation where I had no choice but to depend on others.
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| Michigan City 12/31/2020 |
While I have no idea what 2021 has in store, I know that God has already been there and prepared the way. I will trust Him to carry us through whatever unfolds. My word for 2020 was joy. My word for 2021 is blessings. I'm going to focus each day on finding the blessings even when things aren't what I'd like them to be. I've heard so many people say that 2020 was a horrible year. Yes, lots of bad things happened this year. But I also know there were many blessings along the way. May I not be so consumed with the negatives in life that I fail to see the blessings. Wishing you a year of peace, love and happiness.
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| Happy New Year! |
♡ Brenda
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