The Houston family moto is “In Tempus” or “In Time.”  Whereas I used to think this gave me permission to procrastinate, I now relate it to the adage, “this too shall pass.”  No matter how bad things seem, it will pass, in time. 

These Covid-19 days are anxiety inducing and downright scary. Along with worrying about family and friends, I’m having to work a full-time job at home while helping to co-teach my son, who is in the first grade. My husband and I have started a gin rummy card game where the winner is the first to 10,000 or whenever sheltering-in-place ends.  I’m losing by 850 points.

We will get through these days with patience and kindness, to yourself and others.  During my times of recovery after foot surgery, I would have boredom, fatigue, frustration and sadness.  I’d also find moments of peace; times of gratitude for being home, safe, in communication with my loved ones. This is what I’m drawing on during these Covid-19 days.  Like my surgeries, this too shall pass. We will recover and learn from our experiences. All in time.