Hello Friends,
The prospect of going into lockdown is not appealing for most of us. Those in Auckland have suddenly gone to level 3. The rest of the country is at level 2. This afternoon we find out what the next stage is for our country.
Here are some questions I have asked family members last night. They have helped us identify some small things that could improve our experience, should we find ourselves in lockdown again. The questions were:
- What did you like about lockdown?
- What did you find difficult about it?
- What is something we could do that would improve your experience of any future lockdown?
These are simple questions but it was interesting what came out of them. We found a couple of things to action for each person. Last lockdown I got a tonne of books out which was a great help to the kids. If things should change I’d like to do more study and writing. I want to be proactive about what I can do – having things to look forward to. One last question:
Who are one or two people that you could support in simple ways should lockdown happen again?
Coming out of level 4, I became aware of people who struggled more than I realised during that time. Looking outward can not only help others, but help us, providing distraction, and displace some of our worries. Psalm 23 comes to mind when I think of this time we are in.
‘The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and staff they comfort me’. – Psalm 23:1-4 NIV
Whatever the outcome and however long this journey is, we have a God who is with us and provides. We can trust Him with our situation.
Peace,
Bronnie
Reviving Hope 
Well said Bronnie
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That’s nice Bron.After reading it I also asked these questions to Tejas and Vasu and got some interesting answers.
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Thanks Meena. I hope it’s going okay for you all. It is interesting the things children say when we ask questions like this. I was surprised at some of the things my boys said. Thinking of you in these challenging times.
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Hi Bronnie! I have asked myself these questions, and the kids. I like that the main answer from the kids told me as a parent I did ok in supporting the family during that trying time.. I don’t know that I did the same for myself but should a Lockdown happen again for us all I will certainly need to do some self nurturing. I know I did support those at a distance, but what could I change this time to improve on that?? Perhaps just sending a simple day to day touch base text, or words of encouragement over the phone. Your blog is lovely Bron, and gives thought to how we might be there for others, just like you always are. X
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Teresa thank you for your comments on this topic. It is great you got that encouragement from your kids about what a good job you did over that time. You are insightful to see the self care needed should we need to do it again. Thanks for your encouragements and contribution to this group of readers!
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