“That’s a nice idea Laurie’, I said to my friend as she suggested the idea we look at the good that might come from this.

Later, in reconsidering her idea, she had said, “find some good.”

So, I sit here now thinking of all the “good” that can come from this pandemic and in my thinking, I can actually think of a few new and/or good things that I have learned (or relearned).

First,

I have learned that even Amazon can let you down.

I have learned that I can survive without a pedicure.

I have learned that my youngest son can paint really well with watercolors!

I have learned that my eldest son is an amazing vegetarian cook and he has a blog on it!

I have learned that my middle son, is the hardiest person I know, and when others are down, he works extra hard to make his laugh just a little bit louder and a little bit stronger to cheer you up.

I have learned that all those days that I was busy rushing around, that nature never stops, plants grew, birds sing, and although at times I felt I was in one place, nature never was.

I have learned how to get an old bicycle pump from my garage and fill up my bike tires (I haven’t done that since I was a kid).

I have learned the true color of my hair.

I have learned how to reduce, reuse, and recycle many of the items that I wastefully use every day.

I have learned my neighbors’ names.

I have learned to watch church on TV and what channel it is on.

I have learned to appreciate all the times I thought my parents were being ridiculous saving items that they said just might come in handy someday.

I have learned how to reread my old writing journals and laugh and cry and revisit times in my life.

I have learned how to spend time everyday writing, and walking, and being mindful of the world around me.

I have learned how much I love and need my husband and that he is a pretty good friend and companion.

I have learned how hard it is to teach if you are not there to demonstrate it.

I have learned how much stuff I have accumulated in my house and how much stuff needs to be tossed.

I have learned that the only thing I really want for Mother’s Day, and Christmas, and my birthday is to hug my children and family.

I have learned – that nothing else really matters.