Covid-19 Check In: How We are Dealing With It and Doing Our Part.

When all of this first started, we were heartbroken because that meant plans were canceled. It also meant that extra precautions would have to be made because of immune issues within the family. My kids both have immune disorders. My mother-in-law is a cancer patient. My dad is diabetic. My husband's grandfather is diabetic, has Parkinson's, and has other health issues. On top of that, my daughter and mom both have asthma.

We knew in the beginning that we would take whatever measures possible to keep our loved ones healthy and safe. In doing that, we are protecting the others around us.

Here are some of the things we do to help.

1. My kids have still not left the house. They are homeschooled and have been able to have virtual doctor appointments. It isn't ideal and soon my daughter will have to have testing. But, we are doing our best and minimizing their exposure.

We are trying to keep things exciting for them. We had just put them in a sandbox, so it was perfect timing and we have always tried to make sure they have plenty of things to do outside. They've gotten more toys and surprises than usual, but they're stuck at home, so we are trying to make things fun.

2. We wear masks. This is not a mask argument. I'm not for or against masks- do what you want. We have been wearing masks (especially my MIL and kids) since November for flu season and its the first year my kids haven't been sick twice a month for the whole cold and flu season.

3. Vitamins. On top of their prescription meds and melatonin, the kids always take elderberry, a multi-vitamin, and vitamin c/ zinc. I've had to pay more at times for it because of people stocking up, but we've kept the kids on their vitamins.

4. Sanitize. When the adults are out, we are constantly sanitizing our hands. At home, we wash our hands a lot. The kids do too.

We sanitize everything that comes in the house- things we ordered and groceries. We simply fill a bowl with a cap of bleach and water. We use a rag and wipe everything down.

5. Pray. We pray as a family. We pray for our safety, for the safety of our loved ones, for the safety of those we do not know. We pray for doctors, teachers, nurses, and everyone else who is working to keep the country going. We pray for our leaders.