Passion for Paraguay

Picking up the Covid 19 bug does not seem like an unusual experience these days. I tested Covid positive last month. Exactly about one year after the first cases in China appeared and then gradually cascaded around the world.  When I tested positive, I did not know what to expect. Stories of horror abound. I braced for the worst but hoped for the best. As soon as I had the symptoms I retreated into my office and spent ten days in exile. I mean, I still had access to my family from a safe distance. I was given a plate of food three times a day. I drank from my own cup and slept on a mat on the office floor. I was trying to heed my doctors instructions to isolate and protect the rest of the family.  My son also picked up the virus. He was not too upset, since it gave him an excuse to sleep late, binge watch his shows on his TV and relax.  Between days 5-8 I got a little scared. I had some pressure on my chest, and needed to stay still for several hours not to put too much p...

So far these are some lessons and habits we have acquired: As of this writing, we are counting 33 days in our house. Preaching sermons and holding meetings in front of a cell phone I am exercising in our garage using Dominick as my main weight Becoming zoom, Skype and you name the platform,  experts Our Van has only logged 9 miles, the equivalent of three grocery trips Our TV takes turns between four kids and the parents.  We are all becoming better cooks in my estimation  We have all been very stressed at moments, but very loving as well  We have all gained and appreciation for the privilege of leaving our house  We realized this crisis will push us into finding a side gig, for income We realize the economy wont always be able to support missions consistently This week, cars with even number plates get to do grocery shopping on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. And only if you are 18 or older you can leave the house. Cases overview ...

New Living Conditions We are staying inside the house. I left our home last Friday to get groceries for the week. We are urged to only leave to get food and medicine in case we need it. Only one person in the car. So we are learning, as so many around the world, to experience life and use our time in new ways.  Situation in Paraguay.  On Wednesday March 11th, all schools have been shut down On Friday March 13th, we  do not circulate on streets between 8 pm-4 am On Friday March 20th, we are told not to leave the house unless for food We thank God for his provision and we surrender to his will for our life's. Our family is doing good, every one is healthy. Since the lock down, we have bonded in new ways. On Mondays I cook at home. (i take recipe recommendations)  We have all become more dependent on the internet and on each other. The kids are learning online.  Nicole has picked up playing the harp again. It sounds so beautif...