Making the Best out of a Bad Situation

It is springtime 2020 and nearly a third of America's population is staying inside their homes in an effort to slow the spread of a deadly coronavirus, which has engulfed over 140 countries and caused thousands of deaths. We have seen public schools close nationwide along with shut downs of restaraunts, theaters, concerts, professional sports and hundreds of thousands of businesses. Fair to say these are scary times, uncertain times, frustrating times and emotionally and psychologically stressful times.

It is true that the phrase 'social distancing' has become a universal plea if not cry. The behavior of separating ourselves from people is against our nature. Most normal people thrive on social contact and activities, which are traits of a healthy individual and society.

On a personal note, my wife, Gerry and I are staying home and doing our part to socially distance ourselves. The most frustrating of that commitment sacrifice is not engaging and interacting with our family. We have three married children, fifteen grand children, three of whom are married and three great-grandchildren. That totals 27-family members. On March 8, we returned to Decatur, Illinois after a two month hiatus in Florida. While in the sunshine state, we did share a three day visit with two granddaughters but aside from that brief get together, we have not visited with family since Christmas 2019. This is uncharacteristic of the Roustio Clan.

Well, last evening we had a chance to scratch a bit of that family-contact itch. Granddaughter, Lindsay orchestrated a video chat meeting with all family members and one boy friend close to joining the family. This was challenging especially when one considers old folks like my wife and me who had to be 'walked' through the iPad Internet button pushing maze.

We finally had the mass meeting hook up and it was fun if not crazy but also sad because under these uncertain times we cannot meet in person and embrace one another. But...kudos to all. We'll do it again because we intend to make the best out of a bad situation.
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Make The Best of a Bad Situation