There have been so many firsts in my life. I will name a few in a somewhat random order…
First day of Kindergarten
First lost tooth
First time riding a 2 wheel bike
First kiss
First menstrual period
First love
First time having sex
First child
First grandchild
So many firsts and all of them stand out as so memorable and as markers for passing into new eras of
my life. They were moments to be cherished for so many reasons. They make up my whole life of
memories.
Now, I have an unexpected first. And, I am sharing this first with every person in this world.
Together, we are going through our first pandemic. We have ventured into a new era. We would give
anything to wish this away. But, we are caught in a war of sorts and we may never be the same. Fear,
anxiety, worry, sadness, loss of control. These are markers of this first in our lives.
I see goodness and heroism often these days and I feel love for these moments. I also see frustrations
and broken systems and I grieve. Oh, how I grieve.
We are separated from those we love. This is a horrible new reality. The ache I have for my loved ones is
powerful, but more than any feeling I have is my desire for them to shelter and stay safe.
Dear friends, we are in this first together. I wish you all to be safe. I care so deeply.
I am still trying to figure out how to navigate this experience. How to hold my heart in one piece…
When will the healing come? Please let the healing come.
I will continue to send powerful expressions of my love to all. I know you do the same.