What Dreams Has The Pandemic Stolen From You?
And will you let the disappointment define your life?
I was supposed to graduate and receive my master's hood on May 1st in Phoenix, AZ. The next day we were planning to visit the Grand Canyon. A few weeks later, my husband and I had tickets to fly to Hawaii for our delayed honeymoon. To me, these disappointments are minor compared to the challenges faced by others.
My nephew had his wedding delayed several months, and his honeymoon delayed indefinitely. His wife experienced her first day as an elementary teacher with her students on a video screen instead of welcoming them into her newly decorated classroom.
Many high school seniors missed their prom, grad nite, and graduation ceremony. First-year college students are missing part of their college experience. Athletes worldwide were training to compete in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and are now in limbo, unsure if the games will even happen.
The pandemic changed the way we marked the beginning and end of lives. Relatives waited to greet new babies at home instead of in the hospital, and loved ones slipped away alone. The grief process was unrecognizable, and closure was elusive. The list goes on and on.
Disappointment to a noble soul is what cold water is to burning metal…
