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Eight days down, many more to go - March 26th, 2020

March 26th, 2020 - Thursday

Day 8 on mandatory stay at home order:

1. my weekly trip to the grocery store has become the highlight of my week.

2. I have become more of a germaphob...if that's possible.

3. today I learned the importance of checking the oven before turning it on if you haven't used it in a while. Btw my rosemary olive toast rocked and good to know that the smoke detector works.

4. it's so important to do your hair, put on a little makeup and put on a bra every morning 😁,

5. I think Mia and Sam are used to having me here 24/7. I'm happy for their company, trust me.

6. it's okay to cry.

7. it's healthy to take a break from the coverage and immerse yourself in something that'll make you laugh until you hurt yourself.

8. I am so proud to be a RN and the way people have shown support and concern for all healthcare workers across the country warms my heart,

9. I am so grateful. Grateful for my family, my friends, my community. Grateful I'm able to work from home. Grateful for my little home where I feel safe. Grateful for my faith as I know God is in control and bigger than COVID19.

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