What was your... COVID-19 experience? In this regular feature of the Bulletin magazine, we check in with several BBA members about a topic that all of us can relate to. With the coronavirus pandemic causing everyone across the globe to make radical shifts in the way they live and work, we wanted to hear how our members have coped with this devastating health care and financial crisis. We hope that what they have to share will help you stay positive and might even spark a smile. Steven Corhern
OUTDOOR TIME WITH FAMILY While working from home was tough, it allowed me to spend more time outside with my family. We enjoyed walking around our neighborhood and along the creek behind the Library in the Forest. Our dog Riley really enjoyed us being at home, too.
Andrea Neeley
QUARANTINING WITH MY SON During the quarantine, I sheltered in place, hand sanitized and tried not to eat everything in sight with my 13-yearold son, Joshua. Nearly daily prayer and occasional exercise was also a part of our lives. This photo is us on a “suicide mission” or what other, more fit moms would call a bike ride around our neighborhood. Josh and I are a great quarantine fit because of our differences: I’m an early riser, but he likes to sleep in, so I get my much-needed quiet time in the a.m.; he’s a binge watcher, but not me, so my Netflix nanny was worth every dime during this time ... judge me — at least you have the credentials. I cannot imagine being asked to stay home with a better person. He’s a silly, sulky, slovenly, male teenage version of me ... it’s awesome! I am certain we will flatten the curve and get healed soon.
George Gaskin
VICTORY OVER THE VIRUS I treated the first couple weeks of social isolation like I treat a snow forecast: by stocking up on Cheetos, Doritos and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Fortunately, I soon realized that this would be a marathon, not a sprint, so I needed to establish some routines to stay mentally healthy. Most helpful for me was getting outside as much as possible, which was easy to do with the beautiful weather we had during the pandemic. My favorite running race, the Statue to Statue, was canceled, but I ran the course anyway, and my wife and daughter met me at the finish line with a handmade medal. It was my small way to triumph over the virus.
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