Covid-19 and Joe Diffie

Joe Diffie died from the Coronavirus, today. And here, are Michigan's numbers today.

Day 15 Covid-19

We are actually doing okay. The boys are staying busy and I have been able to get all of our groceries and prescriptions delivered. We are a little bored and I have been baking more than usual, but we can't complain. We are all healthy and safe at home. Our teachers have been amazing keeping the kids connected with activities and an online Zoom get together. Here is Caleb, yesterday "hanging out" with his teachers and friends.

And here is where Michigan stands as of today. 

Our numbers are multiplying like wild fire. 

Dear Jesus, please help us overcome this virus soon!

Coronavirus

The Covid-19 is an unprecedented moment in history. It's a little scary. No, it's a lot scary. The schools are closed all over the nation. The Big 3 Automakers have all shut down. The libraries, and restaurants and bars and most churches are closed as well. Our routine appts. have all been cancelled. Everything is on standby. Every day, more people are getting the virus and more people are dying. There is no vaccine for this virus yet. It attacks the lungs. Our elderly and our population that have underlying medical issues are most at risk. What looked as though children were less effected has now changed. Italy and France have reported that there are children getting it, and it is serious. We wake up to more bad news every day. The news stations are covering it non-stop. We can no longer go grocery shopping without some risk. So, because of my children, I am ordering everything online and doing grocery pick up, only. I have started doing their school work at home with them. They say it will get worse before it gets better. We know what's coming because we have seen both China and Italy before us, suffer great loss. Our country does not have the medical supplies and ventilators to take care of so many sick people at once, thus places have been shut down, to try and keep people at home, and reduce the risk of contraction. Trying to "flatten the curve" so that everyone does not end up in the hospital at once.  I'm not writing anything down, that anyone out there doesn't know. This is only for my own journal and maybe, for future great grandchildren to read one day. I am not here to educate about this virus, because this is not my area of expertise. But I can write about our experiences to date. This is day 5 of  "lockdown" and day 3 of homeschooling. Elijah and Caleb enjoy me being their teacher, but they'd rather be at school. I'd rather they be at school too, because they are missing out so much (their friends, their teachers, their routine,...) Liam's going stir crazy. He doesn't understand. He misses his routine and swimming every morning. I am letting him play in the shower every day. I may have higher water bill when this is all said and done, but it will be worth it. The schools have closed until April 6th which will be 3 weeks total. But, other states are beginning to close for the rest of the school year, and I'm pretty confident that Michigan will, as well. I am looking forward to the warmer weather so we can go outside, and walk the dogs and ride bikes..... That will be awesome! 

Happy Birthday Liam!

How in the world are you 15 years old??? It seems like yesterday that I was carrying this little 29 lb. 7 year old little guy out of an institution. That was one of the best days of my life! There has been a lot of joyous moments, challenging times, new diagnosis's, surgeries, and therapies. The list will continue to grow, just as my love will everyday. For a child that was an orphan through no fault of his own, you have survived, you have found giggles in the little things, and joy just being around us. You are loved by so many. You are precious and you are worth it. Happy Birthday my sweet son! Love a Mama who is so very honored to call you mine.

Happy Birthday Jimmy!

Happy 33rd Birthday to Jimmy! I can't believe you are in your 30's already. You are the one who made me a Mommy. I still remember your first birthday. and it seems like a lifetime ago. I love you so much! You are my heart!

Present from his friend g.

Yummy Reese Cup cake!

Being silly with Mom!

Did that card say "Ass"? lol

 Birthday dinner at BWW.

I love you more every day!

Happy Birthday Caleb!

Seventeen! Where has the time gone? I am so proud of the young man Caleb has become. He is so sweet, kind and polite to everyone. He still has a little mischievous side, but that's what makes him Caleb! I love this kid more and more every day! Happy Birthday my precious son! I am so thankful for YOU!

And I have to brag a bit too. 

Caleb has become quite the photographer!

 He took these pictures on the way to school. 

He always seems to get such a great shot!

Taking his pain away and making it my own

"Taking his pain away and making it my own." That's exactly what you do, when you make the heartbreaking choice, to have your beloved pet, who is suffering from advanced cancer, put to sleep. Our sweet boy, Milo, crossed the Rainbow Bridge today. We are heartbroken, but hopeful that he's running around like a puppy now, cancer free. He was the sweetest dog, who had gone through so much before he came to us last year, only to end up 4 months later, being diagnosed with cancer. We had it removed once, but was told that it was an aggressive type, and would come back. We were blessed with 10 more months, before we had to say goodbye. We miss you, sweet boy, and pray we will see you again. ❤️