JohnSmith

 Well now, this is a question isn't it? Until the alternative Sunday I might have said vaguely, "Oh properly, I think everyone, to a degree." Then that Sunday, I got up, had my breakfast and got geared up for church. All the time having the uncomfortable feeling that I was going to keel over. - What? Weird, however what concerned me, was that I had began feeling a bit mild-headed as properly, dizzy, you recognize, as even though my mind turned into swimming round inner my head, not understanding what to do with itself. Which I admit, had all started to sense only a little scary. I suppose it came to a head even though, after I took a walk seeking out a church toward my home, to which I ought to stroll in preference to taking the auto. But that day, rather than going up the power, noticing that the automobile park become full, I decided the service had likely already began so, not looking to stroll into a place where I failed to realize everybody, I headed lower back domes

 Like most of you, I've never been advised to "shelter in place" and the term "social distancing" was not a part of my vernacular. But the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed all that, and many of our loved ones, especially our elders or those with compromised immune systems, are in danger. How are we going to celebrate their lives should they succumb to the virus in the coming days, weeks and months? How are we going to honor those who will pass away by natural causes, or sadly, by tragedy during these times when gathering together is not possible? The populations who will most likely die in the largest proportion are going to be the elderly. Therefore the people who would have been attending the funeral or life celebration are also going to be 60 years or older. The elderly population with underlying health issues is most susceptible to this virus. Clearly the last thing we need is coming together and putting people at risk. At the same time, surrounding one an

 I'm guessing that by now many of us will have had some experience of a lockdown birthday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst it may not have been a special decade birthday or one which warranted especial attention it may well, under normal circumstances , have resulted in a meal out, a few drinks with family and friends, with a little something to highlight the occasion. It's nice to have our birthday marked with a modicum of fuss and recognition. Other celebrations too have been forced to become more low-key or even cancelled this year, with weddings, anniversaries and other momentous personal events almost deleted due to the pandemic. Venues, florists, caterers, entertainers, suppliers and associated staff have all suffered financially, as well as the significant disappointment and distress experienced by those affected personally. How can we appreciate and even celebrate a happy lockdown birthday? - It's important to start with gratitude. Start by being thankful for yo