23rd Week of School, 23rd COVID-19 Test.
I keep thinking the numbers are going down and I keep hearing about people close to me testing positive.
7,721 new cases in the last 2 weeks in Hays County.
29,022 new cases in the last 2 weeks in Travis County.
(Numbers from Texas Department of State Health Services)
I mentioned a friend who had to postpone her chemotherapy treatment because she got COVID-19 a few weeks ago. She just checked into the hospital because she got it a second time.
Of my students I have had about 30 out this past week.
I actually took Friday off of work as a mental health day. I told my students what I was doing on Thursday and told them why. I told them sometimes you have to take a step away from everything so you can come back in a better head space. They all supported me… which was kind of cool… because I want them to know we all are going through some crap and we don’t have to pretend everything is wonderful.
I have been accused of virtue signaling for posting these updates. That’s the act of saying one thing to look good and doing another in real life.
I hope you see and understand that these posts are not at all about “look at me” but they are a weekly sharing of the reality and an honest report of what is going on in the world around me. I am doing this because it’s real to me. If I can share what is happening in my life to my friends (online and in person), they now know someone personally who is being impacted. Also, if I can share what’s happening in my life, they can see someone other then themselves are being impacted.
- It’s ok to be the only masked person in the room.
- It’s ok to be a voice of reason and speak up when you are part of a community when you have concerns to assure the safety of all.
- It’s also ok to silence those who personally attack you when you lead with love. Not everyone is willing to receive love.
- It’s ok to take a day off from work to assure you can function at full capacity.
- It’s ok if you don’t feel compelled or moved to do any of the things.
It’s NOT ok to bully, name call or make someone else feel lesser than.
Anyhow… I tested negative for the week.
I will continue to mask while indoors and in crowds. I will continue to test weekly. I will continue to lead with love and have meaningful conversations with those willing to do the same.
I love you.
#lovemovesfirst
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