Day 7- March 22, 2020

Today was a lazy day at the Ruley's.  We did online church and then our family bible study this evening.  Oddly, they both had the same message of not having fear and anxiety in the face of adversity.  Jesus stayed calm throughout the storm because He knew God would look after Him.  We, too, can have the faith to believe that God is always good.  He is always with us, even when things look scary.  My two cents; get off social media if you are fearful and anxious, too.  Take a walk, read a book with fun, watch a comedy, take a nap, eat some ice cream.  It is okay to log off and just take a break.  

Brad and Adam worked on their solar system project today.  Brad LOVES space.  I told him this week his job was to write and give a presentation on all the planets.  Secretly he will be "learning."  Don't tell him that!  

Mia was grounded from her phone today....so she did a lot of drawing with her new sketch supplies.  Poor kid... no phone.  Sorry, not sorry!  Adam and I had fun sending a snap to all her friends saying she would be back online Monday.  LOL.  

We did a music outing today and watched "Wicked" online.  It was a little annoying with a zillion ads, but it was free and Mia was so excited to watch it.  Maybe that will not replace the Frozen 2 songs that she was singing all week.  

Tonight we enjoyed a facetime call with our cousin, Katie, in Wisconsin.  :)  Brad now has Messenger Kids and decided to call her.  For all family, beware.  Brad loves to facetime!  

We are entering week two tomorrow of social distancing.  Our family continues to follow guidelines and we will also be helping Mom make masks this week.  Tomorrow I'm helping with food box pickup.  I pray daily for my family and friends in health care.  And all others who are trying to keep our country up and running with supplies and working daycare, etc.  You are my heroes.

See you all tomorrow... from a safe distance!

The Ruley Family