After closing everything in March, where do we stand 4 months later? Simply putting it, still dealing with COVID-19. So how are you dealing with it? For me, I had the luxury of going on maternity leave in March and delivered a sweet baby boy in April. Since I work in the cardiovascular critical care unit (CVICU), me and my husband decided that I would not go back to the bedside until mid-July. I returned on July 3rd. I wanted to get in front of the next surge of cases and the fact that appliances started going out like light bulbs around the house, lol sigh. I quarantine at home when not at work, using a grocery click list to buy groceries once a week.
- Walmart has a Click List has a $30 minimum and it is free for pickup and a delivery service for 12.98 monthly, or $98 annually (15-day free trial available).
- Target has Drive Up with no minimum purchase, or Order Pickup. So, they will either bring it out to your car or can you go inside and pick it up.
- Kroger has Pickup with no minimum purchase, Delivery for $9.95, or Ship free with $35 minimum purchase.
You can schedule an allotted time for pick up with Walmart and Kroger. Target will give you the information for pickup. They all do a great job notifying you when your order is ready. I prefer to just drive up and pick up at the designated time.
Enough about groceries. How are you doing mentally? For me, COVID-19 is like a bad dream that I just cannot awake from. Even more so now, I have always had a morning routine to get my day started. My routine consists of:
- Prayer
- Cup of coffee
- Bible reading
- Devotional
- Post on Love Goodmorning Coffee
My routine is no longer limited to early mornings since baby boy arrival. My sleep is few and far between. I must wait, sometimes, for my hubby to get home from work to relieve me of my baby duties 😊. So, do you have a routine? I must add that I also like to listen to inspirational leaders/sermons on YouTube while getting ready for work, and/or while cooking dinner in the evenings.
If you are dealing with a lot, whatever “a lot” may mean to you, then there is always counseling. Look into your insurance benefits, by calling the number on the back of the card and see what type of support they offer. Check with the organization with whom you are employed. They may have some type of support system available to staff (especially during this unprecedented time with COVID19). Just know that you are not alone and together we will all get through these unprecedented times by the grace of God.
To all healthcare personnel, I just want to say THANK YOU!
Nurses have been at the forefront of it all. Being the ones at the bedside providing direct care alongside Respiratory Therapist. Let us not forget our environmental services (EVS) aka housekeepers who keep the space clean in which we work (including COVID rooms). THANK YOU ALL😊
Be safe, be mindful, stay healthy because you are all one nurse!
Sincerely,
Shenell