Day One of Isolation

We have spent the day rejoicing and being so grateful for the tender mercies of the Lord.  It is such a beautiful blessing to be in this apartment.  It is a basement apartment and so has windows that look out at a concrete wall yet there are many lights that keep it bright and cheery.

We have finished our first 24-hour time period in this place and think we probably will be here much longer than the three weeks.  I thought there  was a little more wiggle room, but people are taking this seriously,   We'll see how it plays out.

Today was the 14th day of March - before we would normally think spring.  It is a
little bit dark, but it was a beautiful day.  I loved it. 

I have to sign off....I have fallen asleep at least 6 times, and have either typed rows of the same kaeys or sentences that made no sense whatsoever.

I hope I'll be over the jet lag tomorrow and can send a proper letter,

Love,
Janis

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melissa said…
Jet lag. And isolation!! It’s nice you can recover slowly!
March 17, 2020 at 11:31 PM
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