Tis the Sneezin’

 So many people I know have COVID all over again! What a bummer — and how scary.

I’ve managed to avoid it this season. I had it once, five days after a booster, but it was very short-lived. I lost my sense of smell, but only for a day. I was so very fortunate, since others experienced far worse. The folks I know who have COVID now were all vaccinated, so hopefully their symptoms are mild and will quickly disappear.

The last few days have been fairly decent for me, I’m happy to say. All three of my sons thanked me for their gifts and the goodies I made for them. I heard from all of them on Christmas day. I had a lovely FaceTime call with all my siblings, and I heard from many friends. What more could a person ask for?!

I participated in a Christmas Eve candle-lighting service by singing in the choir, and being deeply moved by solo artists. The mood was all about gratitude: gratitude for the spiritual significance of the Christ presence, for the gifts of song and wonder, for the significance of symbolism, and for the togetherness of community. 

My body is feeling its age by continuing to present me with hip issues, but “have cane, will travel”. It’s just a thing, and I’m grateful to have health insurance. I have so much for which to be thankful!

I will take precautions with regard to the “sneezin’ season”, while still living my life to the fullest. I’m grateful for the knowledge that while nasty viruses abound, I am so far healthy. May we all thrive!