May I continue my daily walks?

Today there was a paper taped to my front door. The manager stated that we are under a shelter in place order. The exceptions are doctor visits and grocery pickup. There is a 500 to 1000 dollar fine. 

The rest of the one-page note went into social distancing and stated that the maintenance man will only come for emergencies like fire and flood. 

When I went to pick up my mail from my mailbox behind the clubhouse I saw that the back door to the clubhouse is propped open. That is so people do not touch the handle to go in to pay their rent. The rent is to be put into the slot in the door for the manager. There is a sign saying do not touch anything in the clubhouse. Those are prudent measures.

For the last few weeks, I have been increasing my walks from 1 to 2 per day. It has been mentally, emotionally, and physically refreshing to get out in nature for 20 to 30 minutes each time. 

When I first moved here 2 and a half years ago there were 6 of us that walked around the property daily. Some moved away and others had heart troubles or other health challenges. Recently I have been the only one that I know of that walks daily. 

I skipped my early walk today and I may skip my evening walk until I talk with the manager to get assurance that it is OK to continue. When I called her phone number a little while ago, it went to voice mail. So I will watch for her to walk her dogs.

Please pray that I have her approval to continue to walk around the property while I maintain social distancing for those few people that I encounter. 

Also, I have been thinking about using part of my stimulus check to buy a compact freezer. Then I will not need to go to the grocery store as often. I can stock up more each time. That will decrease my exposure to people and the surfaces that they touched. The lease agreement is fuzzy about if we can have our own freezer. Pray for permission to have this tool.

Generally, my health is good. 

I take care of how much news I take in daily and what news sources I frequent.

At long last, I hope that the major prayer guide will go out very soon.

After that is shared then the next much shorter writings are named Possible Practical  Preparations, Possible Practical Actions, Ways to Serve Seniors, and Lifelong Learning Options. I have mind maps online and notes for each of these.

I find that when I use my time and talents to research, write, and share then those activities keep me from depression, fear, and overwhelm.

I invite you to share with me your update and prayer requests.

Shalom

John