We trudge along going about our business with just the normal concerns, thinking about loved ones and friends we have not seen in a while. We think about the snow and the cold and the rising lake levels and life goes on. Then the wicked virus hits and we dig deeper into the abyss concerned about how much trouble we are facing. We are thrown into the surreal and wonder if this is the end of life as we know it. Deep faith in God is very helpful. We are always aware, in the back of the mind sort of way, but now that we know this is real we find solitude in our relationship with He who is above all earthly things. Surface Christians are flooding mega-churches almost in defiance of the suggested safe-guard rules given to us by the Health team led by the Vice-President. The desire for money is greater than the need to abide. Big time preachers become demagogues making false claims and promises to ease the struggle of their flock. Foolishness prevails in localities around the world. Shortages of sanitation products cause concern. Blaming becomes a popular sport especially if your side looks to be the winner, when in reality the winners are those who survive this unexpected virus from hell. If we are lucky and God wills, there will be an end to this costly episode. We will learn and should know that we are not impervious to fate and these realities of life. There will be more struggles ahead. Our life will not be the same. We must isolate and meditate on the virtues and attempt to become better individuals; to be thankful for all the real gifts we have received. Then we may find some sort of peace. Stanski March 30, 2020 ^
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Steve Haarman 