Not normal, but well..still grateful.

I am presently in my prayer room at home counselling clients online with my door closed, and intermittently I will hear the faint sounds of my son playing soccer in my living room downstairs during his lunch breaks. Pre-pandemic, I would never have allowed this…but since the situation had called for it, I only pray that my TV makes it through to 2021.

Nowadays, normal is to find my children in their different rooms studying and taking classes online.

Normal is watching my hubby consult with his patients through telehealth in the office downstairs.

Normal is all our summer vacation plans cancelled and gathering together every night at 7 pm for the family prayer meeting just before dinner to gist.

Normal is being able to discuss politics, religion, and reminisce with our children almost every night after dinner.

2020 has been a roller coaster year; however, it has brought my family closer. I know some have lost a lot this year, and I can only pray they are comforted and restored.

But wherever you are in the equation of the year 2020…please, look out for the good things only. Pick up the phone and chat with someone, pray for some people who need your prayers, pray for the world at large, relax your rules around your house, seize the opportunity to let go, and learn to breathe.

Please, join me in praying for my TV as my living room becomes a soccer field for my son during his lunch breaks this year and just now…I heard the sound of a penalty kick…I better go and remind him to go back to class..his lunchtime should be over…lol.

Written by Ibukun Ogunsina, New Beginnings Barrie, Psychotherapy and Counselling Services. Website: www.newbeginningsbarrie.com
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