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Checking In + Rain Rain Go Away Giveaway Hop

Apr 14, 2020 | Rita

I thought I would check in a little bit with y’all after such a long weekend. I took a few days off to celebrate the Easter holiday with my family. Now, though I am back at work and things are going pretty well. We are of course keeping up the social distancing and I have work to keep me busy. I thought I would share a few updates on things going on around plus share an amazing giveaway hop brought to you by The Mommy Island and The Kids Did It.

I will tell you we have gotten a lot done on the back porch. I know I showed y’all where we redid it and I’m awaiting one more thing I ordered to come in and then I will show the updated look. It is awesome. Oh wait, two more things! We have added a few things, and replaced a couple of other ones to help make it even more enjoyable. I’m so excited for you to see it.

We spent Easter as a family (as much as we could) with plenty of FaceTime chats. Although, I went to FaceTime my brother yesterday and answered then hung up. He texted me saying he did not even want to look at my pie eating face. He loves pecan pie and we always have one. However his wife doesn’t so he doesn’t always get one. I honestly wasn’t planning on eating it in front of him, though I did send pictures later. I mean girl gotta get laughs where she can these days.

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  1. Nerlande says

    April 14, 2020 at 12:07 pm

    I am doing okay just reading books

  2. Kathryn says

    April 14, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    Our family is sheltering in a campsite in Jasper, TX. One of the unexpected joys of homeschooling: our routine hasn’t changed through all this craziness. ♡ Love and safety to you and yours.

  3. Shannon D Citrino says

    April 14, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    Thanks so much for the opportunity to win! Hope you are safe and healthy.

  4. jeanna says

    April 14, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    We are doing ok here! Staying home and trying to just take it day by day!

  5. Darlene Owen says

    April 14, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    Right now we are hunkered down waiting for this virus to leave. So far we have not gotten it although we live in NYS.

  6. mami2jcn says

    April 14, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    Right now I’m very worried about the inevitably getting the virus after the economy is reopened. I have asthma and I’m very fearful of hospitalization.

  7. Margaret Smith says

    April 14, 2020 at 1:25 pm

    I’m doing okay, but starting to climb the walls a bit. M;y family and I are dealing with staying home, knowing how important this is to us and others, but we are starting to get antsy.

  8. Mary Kirkland says

    April 14, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    I’m trying to hang in there. The coronavirus is making things harder than they should be right now. My husband is in the hospital and because of the restrictions I can’t visit him.

    • Kaci Boling says

      April 27, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      hope your husband gets better soon!

  9. Sara Zielinski says

    April 14, 2020 at 1:31 pm

    I am doing fine right now, thank you for asking and I hope you are doing fine as well.

  10. wendy hutton says

    April 14, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    doing fine just another day at home

  11. Lover of Romance says

    April 14, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    Thank you for the opportunity….stay well and be blessed

  12. Gwendolyn Jordan says

    April 14, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    I am doing great right now

  13. rita leonard says

    April 14, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    Other than going a little stir crazy, my husband and I are very lucky that we are okay and our family is okay

  14. Jessica says

    April 14, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    Ya know, it’s rough.. My husband and I have to still work, I am considered essential, his work just isn’t shutting down until they absolutely have to, because they are a wood flooring company and they WILL shut down eventually due to nobody buying products right now so they’ll end up having an overflow of products.

  15. Cali W. says

    April 14, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    I am reading and cleaning. 😉

  16. Kelly Kimmell says

    April 14, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    We are ok. Of course we have our good days and bad but we are keeping our faith. Hope you stay well, take care.

  17. Kristen says

    April 14, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    There have been some ups and downs, but we’re adjusting and doing okay 🙂

  18. Darlene Carbajal says

    April 14, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    I’m doing okay, I just want this to all be over.

  19. Erin N says

    April 14, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    I am honestly doing just okay. It has been hard (for everyone) to be isolated right now. Sending my love to everyone. Stay strong and safe, and reach out!

  20. DeeAnn says

    April 14, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    All’s well at my house. This is basically a normal time for me. I don’t go out much, and always have a stocked pantry. Maybe the earth can take a deep breath and repair some.

  21. monique s says

    April 14, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    I am doing ok. Just keeping everyone busy with cooking and craft projects

  22. Shane Pittman says

    April 14, 2020 at 2:52 pm

    Staying strong and have a positive attitude! Learned to appreciate things alot more

  23. Betul says

    April 14, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    I am doing well. Just trying to stay busy by reading, watching movies, and solving puzzles etc.

  24. Glogirl says

    April 14, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    I’m doing ok. Life is certainly different right now. I have been doing a lot of baking…lol

  25. Elaine G says

    April 14, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    I am doing fine. I am used to this. I don’t go anywhere anyways so this has been really easy on me.
    Stay safe everyone

  26. Kim Avery says

    April 14, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    I’ve been running errands for our elderly parents and their friends. It’s starting to drain me though. I take every precaution but I still worry about a slight headache, body aches & cough. Although I know it’s allergies mostly I still worry.

  27. Donna says

    April 14, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    I’m doing okay. Just staying home and staying safe. I’ve been keeping busy with art projects and some spring cleaning.

  28. Sandy Klocinski says

    April 14, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    How am I? In a word: tired. I didn’t get much sleep last night

  29. Ann Fantom says

    April 14, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    I think I’m handling social distancing pretty well. I have been watching TV, reading books and going for walks.

  30. Jon Heil says

    April 14, 2020 at 4:44 pm

    Spending more time with the dog and family and getting things when needed

  31. Chrystal D says

    April 14, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    I’m doing really well today. I created some new recipes and time in the kitchen is something I LOVE!

  32. Theresa Spaid says

    April 14, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    Doing good except for the 18 inches of snow we got the other day. Being shutin now helps with dealing with it since we don’t have go out in it.

  33. shelly peterson says

    April 14, 2020 at 5:28 pm

    I am doing a lot more tv watching and reading.

  34. DebP says

    April 14, 2020 at 5:32 pm

    Just doing a bit of deep spring cleaning every day. The charity stuff just goes in a big pile, though, as there’s nowhere open to take it.

  35. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    April 14, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    Your pie eating face is so funny!! Thanks for sharing that.
    I am doing ok. I am living with my Mama, age 77 but doesn’t look it. My youngest daughter is a senior at Ole Miss and since they closed the campus and all work is online so she came home during this uncertain time. It has been so good having her here. It has been a long time since I’ve gotten to spend this many consecutive days with her. We are all limiting our going to the store unless it’s a must. I miss getting to see my oldest daughter and her husband and sweet sweet little precious boy. I can’t wait to get to see him whenever they is.

  36. Dana Rodriguez says

    April 14, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    I am pretty stressed but hanging in there. Lot’s of reading, crafting, cooking and Netflix to help keep my sanity or what I have left of it.

  37. Cheryl B says

    April 14, 2020 at 6:43 pm

    It is very difficult being away from my students. But we are hanging in there.

  38. David Hollingsworth says

    April 14, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    I’m just trying to take it one day at a time. I try to relieve fear and stress by watching movies.

  39. RICARDO MENEZES says

    April 14, 2020 at 6:57 pm

    I’m at home trying to enjoy the moment by studying, eating well and enjoying the family. These are confusing times, but confusing is not giving value to the time you have.

  40. Hannah Chase says

    April 14, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    I’m doing well. I’m disappointed I’ve had important events cancelled and I’m due in August and worried about what it’s going to be like if the virus is still around then which it most likely will be. But I’m taking it one day at a time and just happy that I’m alive and healthy.

  41. Dawn Monzu says

    April 14, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    I’m staying at home to make sure my 80-year-old Mom doesn’t get this darn virus! Thank you for letting me know that I’m not alone…sometimes it does feel like that. God bless you all and please stay safe! You’re not alone either!

  42. Barbara Montag says

    April 14, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    I am doing pretty well nows.
    Ups and downs are more common now.
    Self soothing things and distractions are helping me a lot to manage this stressful time.

  43. Calvin says

    April 14, 2020 at 7:49 pm

    Doing well, holding it together for now, just making sure to exercise and eat well.

  44. Tamra Phelps says

    April 14, 2020 at 8:08 pm

    I’ve been in a nursing home doing physical therapy after a serious illness. I’m very close to being ready to go home so I definitely don’t want to get sick. This place is in lockdown. No visitors are allowed, we can’t leave our rooms. Physical therapy has to take place in my room. But, we have no COVID-19 so far, in here.

  45. Patricia Crowley says

    April 14, 2020 at 8:25 pm

    Feeling nervous that they will open business too fast. But trying hard at the same time to just go with the flow.

  46. Molli Taylor says

    April 14, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    our spirits are ok, but i am pretty worried about money. we have 6 kids and wont get our tax refund or stimulus becausew of debt. my husband likely has no job to go back to.

  47. Kimberly R says

    April 14, 2020 at 8:36 pm

    I’m happy to know that I’m not alone. I really miss normalcy and my independence. But I’m doing better than a lot of people in the world who are suffering.

  48. Annamarie Voss says

    April 14, 2020 at 8:50 pm

    Some days are good and I get a lot done around the house but some days I don’t really feel like doing anything and it gets tough. I did get out today for some shopping, it’s been weeks since I have really stocked up.

  49. Peggy Rydzewski says

    April 14, 2020 at 8:58 pm

    I am doing well. woring from has its pluses.

  50. Derek Jennings says

    April 14, 2020 at 9:03 pm

    I’m stressed about everything that’s going on right now.

  51. Kristen Joiner says

    April 14, 2020 at 9:50 pm

    Doing alright, not sleeping well, but otherwise okay. I’m reading a lot which is nice.

  52. Sherry says

    April 14, 2020 at 9:52 pm

    I’m doing pretty good. I’m staying inside and reading most of the time.

  53. Melissa Storms says

    April 14, 2020 at 10:04 pm

    We are doing ok here. I am really not used to having everyone here and can’t get anything done but keep reminding myself that there will be time later and I should just go with the flow right now.

  54. Ellie Wright says

    April 14, 2020 at 10:21 pm

    I’m doing ok. I’m staying home, but my husband and three adult sons have jobs considered essential. So I worry about them. Especially my oldest son who is on a mandatory quarantine after 3 of his team members tested positive. So far he has no symptoms thankfully with 6 days to go.

  55. Clem says

    April 14, 2020 at 10:59 pm

    I am doing well so far.

  56. harolde says

    April 14, 2020 at 11:06 pm

    Very stressed, and miss the Grandkids. It’s a rough time for all! Thanks for asking!

  57. Natalie says

    April 14, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    I wish I could say I am handling the situation well but to be honest I am very stressed. I am filing for unemployment next week. I am also pretty depressed and lonely but trying to keep a positive attitude.

  58. Jennylyn Gross says

    April 14, 2020 at 11:22 pm

    honestly stressed and alone, /my daughter is battling brain cancer and because of covid we have very little support

  59. Brandy Graham says

    April 14, 2020 at 11:31 pm

    Staying home, getting caught up on laundry and other household chores. Also been trying new recipes to pass the time.

  60. bn100 says

    April 14, 2020 at 11:58 pm

    am fine

  61. rochelle haynes says

    April 15, 2020 at 1:18 am

    I am doing o k just staying in doing my giveaways

  62. latoya says

    April 15, 2020 at 2:39 am

    I’m doing okay..working from home and just trying not to be stressed out about whats going on in the world right now.

  63. Denise B. says

    April 15, 2020 at 2:40 am

    We are doing fine. It’s pretty much the same here. We have already been homeschooling for 11 years now, and we go out shopping and pick up food sometimes.

  64. Judy Thomas says

    April 15, 2020 at 6:40 am

    We are doing ok. I am in New Zealand & we are in lockdown at the moment and only leave the house for groceries.

  65. Abdulmajeed Chadi says

    April 15, 2020 at 6:40 am

    I’m good, I mean it’s boring and I’m looking for things to do, but you know what? who am I to complain. I don’t have it worst but good luck to those who do

  66. Sharon Rooney says

    April 15, 2020 at 7:23 am

    I am sheltering in place and only going out to get groceries. It is really tough not seeing friends and family especially during the holidays.
    On a positive note…..I got a puppy! What a time to get a puppy during an pandemic! The shelters and rescues were begging people to adopt or foster pets. She keeps us busy and makes us laugh, it sure makes the time go by quickly.

  67. Robin Abrams says

    April 15, 2020 at 8:06 am

    I am doing good. I have the grand kids and my animals to keep me busy at home

  68. Kelly D says

    April 15, 2020 at 8:53 am

    I am doing OK. Trying to keep busy and getting things done around the house and starting a garden. The kids continue school online, same as always for my daughter but new for my son.

  69. Doreen Lamoureux says

    April 15, 2020 at 9:16 am

    I just woke up and it is clear again — this is not a dream.
    I am not working because I am a massage practitioner.
    I like being alone most times… I am worried more for my adult boys…. 2 of them crave being social.
    Yup – a true mom.

  70. Cynthia C says

    April 15, 2020 at 9:24 am

    Everyone is safe and healthy. That’s a good thing.

  71. Cathy French says

    April 15, 2020 at 9:40 am

    We’re fairing well just worried about paying bills. Unsure if I’m eligible for the stimilus and my boyfriend hasn’t heard if he’s getting one or not.

  72. Alanna W says

    April 15, 2020 at 10:03 am

    I am doing ok, and am just grateful that my family is healthy and able to make ends meet during all of this uncertainty.

  73. heather says

    April 15, 2020 at 10:15 am

    I am doing good today just getting hungry for breakfast. I went to the pharmacy yesterday, haven’t been out in weeks, and saw tons of people at the store without masks on all buying flowers made me so mad.

  74. Gina Ferrell says

    April 15, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    I’m doing ok. I’m keeping myself busy by Spring cleaning, reading, watching movies and TV shows, baking goodies, and playing board games.

  75. paige chandler says

    April 15, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    I’m doing good as long as I don’t watch the news. Then I get freaked out. We will all get through this.

  76. Wanda B says

    April 15, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    I’ve been doing great … doing lots of reading.

  77. beth shepherd says

    April 15, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    I am doing pretty good. Ready for things to go back to normal for sure. Thank you

  78. Lisa says

    April 15, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    We are staying home and keeping up on the news.

  79. shannon zeidan says

    April 15, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    We are struggling. We are both healthcare providers and are burning out quickly.

  80. Marlene V says

    April 15, 2020 at 3:48 pm

    Doing good here. Happy to be spending some more time with tow of my kids and my husband. However, I haven’t seen my auntie, uncle, cousin and oldest daughter for over a month now and that has been hard.

  81. Annette says

    April 15, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    HATING that everything is closed. So annoying when you have projects you’d like to complete and needs to be hands on to find just the right bits.

  82. Sarah Butler says

    April 15, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    I am remaining hopeful for our future and thankful that my stimulus check came through!

  83. Debbi Wellenstein says

    April 15, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    We are retired, so not that much is different for us. Obviously, we are not going anywhere.

  84. chelsea w says

    April 15, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    I’m doing okay. I have been trying to read as much as possible and do crafts as well, but my headaches have taken over so that’s left me with less motivation.

  85. Jeryl M. says

    April 15, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    I am doing okay. Thankfully, I have my husband and children and cats with me. I don’t know how people are managing that have are by themselves.

  86. heather s says

    April 15, 2020 at 6:09 pm

    I am doing ok just keeping busy. Right now I am organizing things around the house

  87. Diana Corlett says

    April 15, 2020 at 6:22 pm

    I find myself very concerned over the unknowns we are all facing. But I am doing a lot of reading, watching the occasional movie, and keeping up with friends and family vie phone and the internet. We will overcome!

  88. Lisa says

    April 15, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    I am doing okay. Just trying to stay in as much as possible.

  89. Stevie A. says

    April 15, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    Doing OK. Schoolwork helps keep us busy.

  90. Marilyn Holt says

    April 15, 2020 at 8:14 pm

    We are doing well at home. Making the best of our time. I been having fun playing games and baking cookies too lol. Just staying positive Keep safe everyone!

  91. Howard G says

    April 15, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    doing great today got out to piddle around in my yard.

  92. Tiffany S says

    April 15, 2020 at 8:37 pm

    I am doing okay, just trying to stay busy.

  93. Ashley Chassereau Parks says

    April 15, 2020 at 9:21 pm

    We are doing good at our house. We have stayed super busy with homeschooling, working from home, starting a garden, and so much more!

  94. KariLorr says

    April 15, 2020 at 9:35 pm

    I’m doing ok at this moment, but can’t wait to be with people again.

  95. Linda G says

    April 15, 2020 at 10:54 pm

    I had a good day, it got up to 60 so I got outside in my backyard and worked on getting my flower beds cleaned up. I love to be outside.

  96. Barrie says

    April 16, 2020 at 2:33 am

    I’m doing OK, hanging in there like everyone else. I’m lucky as my hubby is still working. My adult, college student is home. My mom has been living with us since last September. it is good to be around family but some days I need a vacation!

  97. Sarah Oswald says

    April 16, 2020 at 4:40 am

    I’m doing fine I have been hibernating at home keep busy with watching movies, spring cleaning and getting done a few projects I have been putting off.

  98. Anita Duvall says

    April 16, 2020 at 5:24 am

    We are staying in except for grocery store and doctor and pharmacy appointments.

  99. Dario says

    April 16, 2020 at 9:23 am

    I’m fine, just a bit bored

  100. Marcia Monteiro says

    April 16, 2020 at 9:42 am

    Considering all that is happening, I think I’m doing fine. I feel a bit stressed and bored sometimes but a good book and a videogame help a lot!

  101. tammy ta says

    April 16, 2020 at 9:58 am

    Doing ok so far. This really sucks. I feel so bad for my two teen boys. My youngest will miss his gr 8 grad.

  102. laurie damrose says

    April 16, 2020 at 11:14 am

    We are doing well,I pray for everyone that this gets better and everyone stays safe.

  103. Shawn McCaslin says

    April 16, 2020 at 11:41 am

    hello everyone

  104. Laura Griggs says

    April 16, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    I’m doing ok. It has been a month since I was laid off and unemployment has only just been approved. Thankfully, he is able to work from home

  105. Antoinette M says

    April 16, 2020 at 2:28 pm

    I’m trying to stay positive and I’m taking it day by day.

  106. mrsshukra says

    April 16, 2020 at 2:35 pm

    Doing our part, strictly just staying home.

  107. Chris L says

    April 16, 2020 at 3:52 pm

    Just watching the kids play video games after they finished up their online school stuff for today.

  108. Lizzie Myers says

    April 16, 2020 at 6:51 pm

    I’m doing okay! Focusing on staying healthy and baking more than anything else 🙂

  109. Daana says

    April 16, 2020 at 8:14 pm

    If it weren’t for my cats, I would feel like I’m in this all alone

  110. Susan Christy says

    April 16, 2020 at 9:13 pm

    Doing OK here. Thank goodness for my little dog or I would be really lonely.

  111. Susan Smith says

    April 16, 2020 at 9:40 pm

    I’m doing good, I’m kind of a homebody anyhow so this isn’t that much of a change, spending time reading, watch movies, cleaning and taking walks.

  112. Karen H says

    April 17, 2020 at 9:45 am

    I’ve always been somewhat of a loner so the enforced isolation is not too bad. I’m reading a lot more and watching a lot of TV on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime.

  113. Tiffany Schmidt says

    April 17, 2020 at 10:39 am

    I realized with all of us here for over a month together, we need abigger house, haha

  114. Gabrielle says

    April 17, 2020 at 10:51 am

    What’s most worrying for me right now is my elderly dog, who gave me a bit of a scare and had to go to the vet yesterday. Thanks heavens they are still open, albeit with restrictions.

  115. Tina says

    April 17, 2020 at 10:54 am

    We are staying home and trying to learn a new balance. Trying to limit our trips to the grocery store or pharmacy. This is a new way to learn how to stretch my budget.

  116. Mell says

    April 17, 2020 at 11:04 am

    I am doing well.

  117. Tara L says

    April 17, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    I’m doing Okay I suppose. There isn’t really much to say. My anxiety has been getting a little bit better as I can tell from previous week.

  118. Kim Pincombe-Cole says

    April 17, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    I’m doing ok today. But it’s an up and down thing – it changes day to day! My husband works in healthcare, so I have to deal with his exposure risk and try to be supportive for his mental state based on what he’s seeing…

  119. Melanie B says

    April 17, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    Doing okay; some days are better than others but I’m hanging in there. Reading, gardening and watching movies has helped. As much as I like being home I miss being out and about.

  120. Debbie P says

    April 17, 2020 at 8:45 pm

    Just staying inside and when things get challenging (which is a lot) knowing that things could be so much m,ore worse.

  121. Katie Bellamy says

    April 17, 2020 at 8:56 pm

    I’m having some Mom time at the moment! Watching TV, entering some sweeps! 🙂

  122. Donna Cheatle says

    April 17, 2020 at 10:30 pm

    I’m doing ok. The first half (March) of this isolation I spent recovering from a surgery, so it was pretty easy for me. I was just getting myself back up on my feet. Now it’s been 2 months since I’ve left the house. I will admit that I’m going a little stir crazy.. I recently got a Cricut Explore Air 2 and a Cricut Joy so I’ve been getting to know the machines and trying various projects to keep myself entertained.

  123. Deb Pelletier says

    April 17, 2020 at 10:51 pm

    My husband has health problems and his lungs are bad. I have to go out to buy food and medicine, at times, and I hate it. But we stay home, most of the time, and do things around the house. We get along and have been together for close to 40 years. I think we are doing Ok and pray this cronavirus ends soon. I find it depressing watching the news and hearing about the deaths around the world. So some days we may not watch the news. We miss our family and friends, they know how dangerous it is for us right now. So stay safe and wash your hands.

  124. Sarah L says

    April 18, 2020 at 1:00 am

    Today marks 5 weeks since I’ve been swimming or gone to the library or to the grocery store. Thankful for ebooks and grocery delivery.
    Thanks for the contest.

  125. Lisa Romine says

    April 18, 2020 at 1:47 am

    Today is anxiety/depression filled. Tomorrow might be, too.
    The reason I shared this is that it’s very important for people to know that it’s okay to not be okay.

  126. ellen beck says

    April 18, 2020 at 2:23 am

    We have it better than many but not as great as others is about all I can describe it. We finally were ready to move into a new home.. we bought a bank owned that needs many renovations but gets us out of a horrible place. No plumber, no electrician working now… and the courthouses closed. One step forward 2 back. No money and it is a mess. Then add in health problems.

  127. Jade W says

    April 18, 2020 at 7:26 am

    I’m not doing very well. I’m quarantined. I miss my loved ones! I’m stressed about money. And I’m worried for my mom, who is high risk. But I take it one day at a time. I will get through this.

  128. Juliee Fitze says

    April 18, 2020 at 8:20 am

    I am doing good have pups to train plus my cousin is staying with me so have someone to get the groceries for me.

  129. Tari Lawson says

    April 18, 2020 at 8:58 am

    All things considered, we are doing okay. We are fortunate that we are both working and have the majority of the things we need (we can get by with the things we can’t find for now).

    • Emily R. says

      April 18, 2020 at 1:56 pm

      We are doing okay with all of this. Trying to keep things semi-normal.

  130. Edye says

    April 18, 2020 at 5:20 pm

    DOING good! Just a little tired of being inside.

  131. Amber Kolb says

    April 18, 2020 at 6:35 pm

    I’ve been having a hard time. There were four confirmed cases at my husband’s shop. They tested the entire shop last Thursday and he called in Friday to await the results. His employer hasn’t told anyone, we heard the news from other employees. They were all given a week off but go back to work on Monday. I’m chronically ill so I’m terrified.

  132. Jeanna Massman says

    April 19, 2020 at 6:44 am

    I have been on relying on TV, IPad, Prayers and Snacks (TIPS) Thanks for the opportunity!💕💋

  133. Debra Guillen says

    April 19, 2020 at 10:36 am

    Doing well with the “stay at home” other than I miss my family.

  134. Sara says

    April 19, 2020 at 12:03 pm

    I’m doing okay! It’s hard when there’s so much uncertainty, but I’m trying to keep in touch with friends and family as best I can.

  135. Dana says

    April 19, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    I’m hanging in there-I’m working from home, cleaning, exercising more, and reading more.

  136. Victoria Scott says

    April 19, 2020 at 4:10 pm

    We are doing well. Glad to all be healthy!

  137. Linda Trinklein says

    April 19, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    Its hard at the moment! homeschooling the kids is hard for me. Trying to find the brightside everyday!

  138. Min K says

    April 19, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    After weeks of boredom I’m suddenly overwhelmed with things to do. I have GOT to learn moderations.

  139. Crystal F says

    April 19, 2020 at 8:27 pm

    I’m doing well. My husband and I are still working so that’s good. My girls are doing school online and are actually enjoying it. I just miss being able to go out and about. I just feel really bad for those that are sick and pray that this is over soon.

  140. Janice Wright says

    April 19, 2020 at 10:39 pm

    The last few days have been a roller coaster ride. My sister-in-law reported my 54 year old brother missing on Thursday night. He had been last seen since Thursday morning. His truck was found on my mother’s wooded property that evening, but no brother Ernie. A large group of law enforcement, fire departments, friends, neighbors showed up and they started searching. They even had drones with FLIR (detects body heat). Unfortunately it started snowing. They searched until about 2:30 that night.

    They started early the next day. They discovered trail cam footage of him walking but from the day before at about 4:30 p.m. They were searching on the wrong side of the river! He had managed to cross the river. So they moved their command center to the other side of the river. They searched until about nightfall but still no Ernie. By this time I was really down emotionally. I wasn’t sure he could spend two nights out there.

    About an hour later, my nephew got a phone call from one of the deputies. Someone had found Ernie walking out of the timber onto plowed ground! I shed tears of joy!

  141. Adriane says

    April 19, 2020 at 11:12 pm

    Hanging in there! Mainly worried about going back to work when we re-open. I’m high risk and scared to go back before we have a vaccine or good treatments.

  142. andie says

    April 20, 2020 at 7:32 am

    Playing a lot of board games, puzzles and card games. Also catching up on a lot of TV. Thanks for this one.

  143. Jerry Lafferty says

    April 20, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    struggling

  144. Nina Lewis says

    April 20, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    It is Day 38 of lockdown for us! Some days are easier than others but we are all healthy! Staying busy with homeschooling the little one, baking, reading & doing some puzzles! 🙂

  145. Julie Lundstrom says

    April 20, 2020 at 8:06 pm

    I am doing good.

  146. Elizabeth COMPANION says

    April 20, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    this isolation thing is chill for meee

  147. Linda says

    April 21, 2020 at 7:20 am

    My family and I are keeping together, spending lots of quality time indoors.

  148. Jessica Cox says

    April 21, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    I am taking it day by day, I am not the best at homeschooling, but we are all working through it together.

  149. Sarah says

    April 21, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    Hi I am doing okay and staying home and working from home.

  150. BookLady says

    April 21, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    We are doing okay. Taking it one day at a time. Staying safe at home.

  151. Lisa says

    April 21, 2020 at 9:11 pm

    I’m doing okay so far during all of this. Staying home and only going out to get groceries. Our groceries, cleaning supplies, and paper products are almost used up, so we’ll have to venture out to get some things. We’re still having trouble getting disinfecting wipes, toilet paper, and paper towels. We’ll wear a mask when we do go to the store. Hope things get better for everyone soon.

  152. BlackAsphodel says

    April 21, 2020 at 9:36 pm

    I’m doing fine. I’m watching a lot of anime, movies & tv shows. I’ll occasionally check the news, but via the internet; tv and radio channels have become annoying since you have to listen to the same public service announcements during every commercial break.

  153. Robyn Bellefleur says

    April 22, 2020 at 1:15 am

    We are hanging in. A little sad though as today is my birthday and we can’t do anything.

  154. Minta Boggs says

    April 22, 2020 at 9:42 am

    I”m doing ok- playing board games with the family, doing puzzles with my son, baking, and binge-watching suits with my son.

  155. Jason Cullum says

    April 22, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    I am doing good. I’m glad that I was able to go back to work part time. I’m happy that I’m with my family.

  156. Robin says

    April 22, 2020 at 7:25 pm

    I’m mainly working from home and playing video games with my son.

  157. Barbara Long says

    April 22, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    I’m doing alright but I miss being around other people. I’m anxious for the weather to warm up so I can at least spend time outside.

  158. Lauren Becker says

    April 23, 2020 at 9:07 am

    I’m working from home part time, so that’s good. It’s definitely an anxiety inducing time though and I’m trying to just go day by day for the most part.

  159. Cindy Merrill says

    April 23, 2020 at 11:38 am

    Gaining too much weight- the kitchen pantry beckons when one is bored and shut in for a quarantine.

  160. Annmarie Weeks says

    April 23, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    We’re doing fine here in eastern PA. Hubby still going into work (safely) but not having contact with many people in person. College daughter in completing her semester online, while high school senior son is sad about how school is ending but doing a great job completing his online assignments!

  161. Thomas Gibson says

    April 24, 2020 at 1:01 am

    I enjoy watching family films and avoid turning on the news. Like my grandmother always told me, “No news is good news.”

  162. McKnight says

    April 24, 2020 at 4:43 am

    I’m 51, self employed and all of my work has been cancelled. I have not gotten any stimulus money because the irs does not have my checking account info because I haven’t gotten a refund in years and the unemployment website is not set up yet for independent contractors and self employed., so none of my bills are getting paid.

  163. stacey mccrary says

    April 24, 2020 at 7:18 am

    Right now i’m enjoying my peace and quiet before i go to work and everyone is up and entering giveaways

  164. Richard Hicks says

    April 24, 2020 at 8:22 am

    I have been doing a lot of yardwork.

  165. Luis A says

    April 24, 2020 at 10:52 am

    Thank you for the opportunity. I have been staying busy, doing a lot of cleaning and yard work.

  166. Kristin McCall says

    April 24, 2020 at 12:45 pm

    I am doing good. just letting the time pass by.

  167. Angela Thorpe says

    April 24, 2020 at 8:19 pm

    I’m doing okay, fortunately my daughter just turned 3 so its not impacting her that much!

  168. 007blond says

    April 24, 2020 at 9:17 pm

    I’m doing great! My doctor took me out of work because of a compromised immune system. I have not been off from work this long since I had my last baby 30 years ago. I normally work 50 hours a week in a factory.

  169. Del says

    April 24, 2020 at 11:05 pm

    The whole family is doing okay.

  170. debbie s says

    April 24, 2020 at 11:39 pm

    Im doing ok worrying about hubby who isnt well not related to the pandemic but enjoying spending time together at this time and wishing everyone the very best at this tough time

  171. Laurie Nykaza says

    April 25, 2020 at 7:10 am

    I hope your fine. We have been home for over 2 months time. My son has a heart transplant and is Diabetic 1 and my daughter had Lymphoma so staying home is so important for us to do. We garden and we watch lots of movies together .

  172. kathy Persons says

    April 25, 2020 at 8:01 am

    Doing ok keeping busy doing quilting but wish the weather would warm up so we could spend more time outside

  173. Jessica Walker says

    April 25, 2020 at 10:33 am

    I work in health care so I have been very busy and also trying to be very careful to stay healthy.

  174. Gaye McGill says

    April 25, 2020 at 11:48 am

    Basically home alone, so I’m catching up on books on hand, reading (probably too much) news, and staying in touch with friends and family via Facebook and telephone.

  175. Jen R says

    April 25, 2020 at 11:48 pm

    I am doing okay. My anxieties are up due to all the unknowns but trying to keep busy with lots of cooking, cleaning, and supporting my teens with school.

  176. kjasus says

    April 26, 2020 at 8:34 am

    doing quite well. my family and i are a bunch of introverts…so we kind of like this stay at home business. we do miss seeing close friends and family though

  177. Briana says

    April 26, 2020 at 9:19 am

    I am doing well. I keep myself busy as a teacher during the week and on the weekends and evenings, I try to get things done around the house and learn new things!

  178. Soozle says

    April 26, 2020 at 9:38 am

    I work in health care; so my anxiety is very high. Im honestly not doing well.

  179. Daniel M says

    April 26, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    we are doing ok so far, getting harder to find some food though, lots of empty shelves

  180. Kristen Osborne says

    April 26, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    My family is doing okay. We are getting by the best we can. We know it could definitely be worse and are very grateful for everything we have and for our health. Worried and praying for those who are sick or have family members who are sick and those who have lost loved ones. Stay safe everyone.

  181. Kim Henrichs says

    April 26, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    Doing okay working from home. Rainy week ahead unfortunately.

  182. Barbara Riffe says

    April 26, 2020 at 3:56 pm

    I have my good moments and bad. When I start worrying I get up and clean. When I finish my spring cleaning I don’t know what I will do then.

  183. Lynn Tran says

    April 26, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    I m staying in my room catching up on YouTube and blogs. I babysit and homeschool my niece and nephew during the week as school is not open and no babysitter is available

  184. Audrey Stewart says

    April 26, 2020 at 5:45 pm

    It is Sunday and I am watching The Real Housewives of Atlanta. I love all the housewives shows except Bevery Hills because they all ganged up on Lisa Vanderpump.

  185. sandra says

    April 26, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    i waver between ok and restless

  186. lisa king says

    April 26, 2020 at 9:08 pm

    doing ok i dont much like being around lots of people at the best of times but i have to say i am worrying much more these days

  187. Leah Lucas says

    April 26, 2020 at 9:13 pm

    We are doing fine. Playing outside in our yard, homeschooling our 5 year old, playing lots of games!

  188. Janie McGaugh says

    April 26, 2020 at 9:43 pm

    I’m doing fine!

  189. Kate F. says

    April 27, 2020 at 2:12 am

    I’m doing fine at home.

  190. Beyond Comps says

    April 27, 2020 at 2:58 am

    Doing ok, taking it one day at a time

  191. Cathleen N says

    April 27, 2020 at 4:51 am

    I’m an “essential worker” so I’ve been working almost every day at the hospital. Fun times!

  192. Jovan B. says

    April 27, 2020 at 6:53 am

    Doing pretty good – trying to take time breaks while working at home and taking care of myself (doing yoga, meditation, walks around my property) at other times.

  193. Jen B says

    April 27, 2020 at 8:36 am

    I’m doing ok, I’m chronically ill, so I’m used to social distancing.

  194. jenny says

    April 27, 2020 at 11:34 am

    I am great. My family and I are healthy and safe. I am a stay at home mom, so it has been helpful I am also pretty low maintenance, so nothing is really needed for now. We have made our backyard a retreat for our kids- treehouse, bike track, swimming pool, camping area, etc. We are rolling with the punches!

  195. DanV says

    April 27, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    We are doing well, thanks!

  196. Jessica C says

    April 27, 2020 at 12:17 pm

    We’re all doing great adjusting to the new ways of life. Learning and working from home.

  197. Carolyn Daley says

    April 27, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    I am doing okay. Just feeling a little depressed today and trying to stay busy. I hope you and your family are doing well.

  198. Belinda Burton says

    April 27, 2020 at 4:20 pm

    We’re doing okay. Just trying not to go stir crazy. We have 6 kids and they could really use a break from each other. My husband is a nurse so he’s still working as are my two oldest sons. My 19 year old is a CNA at a nursing home and he just found out today that one of the residents tested positive so he’s worried about her and the other patients. All in all, we’re getting by but we all long for just a little normalcy.

  199. wen budro says

    April 27, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    I am doing fine right now. I am pretty much keeping to myself and staying away from the fear and panic around me.

  200. Juana Esparza says

    April 27, 2020 at 7:29 pm

    I am doing ok. I have made a dent in my tbr pile of ebooks.

  201. Piroska says

    April 27, 2020 at 7:52 pm

    I’m doing okay. Trying to keep busy.

  202. Stephanie Larison says

    April 27, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    Staying home with 3 kids 24/7 is a bit challenging. They get bored, I get frustrated. We’re getting by, but hoping all this goes away soon to get back to normal.

  203. Shannon says

    April 27, 2020 at 8:52 pm

    I’m doing well. Thank you for asking.

  204. Kayla Klontz says

    April 27, 2020 at 9:39 pm

    We’re doing okay, keeping as busy as possible at home.

  205. LeAnn Harbert says

    April 28, 2020 at 1:46 am

    I’m spending a lot of time with my granddaughters.

  206. Abdu says

    April 28, 2020 at 6:27 am

    Doing well. Thank you for asking.

  207. sharon c says

    April 28, 2020 at 7:25 am

    My routine has not changed much due to the virus but I am growing concerned about both the short and long term effects of the situation.

  208. Jillian Too says

    April 28, 2020 at 8:48 am

    I’m doing okay and hoping for better weather.

  209. Docia Vagnerini says

    April 28, 2020 at 8:54 am

    We are hanging in there, hardest part is not being able to visit family and friends. Thank God for our pets and the internet 🙂 Thanks for this opportunity!

  210. Mya Murphy says

    April 28, 2020 at 9:19 am

    I’m doing ok..better than most. I’m just scared of the big picture. I see starvation and doom, and everyone just seems oblivious.

  211. Bryan Vice says

    April 28, 2020 at 11:43 am

    At the moment we are about to do our I ready testing with our kids for the final testing of school since they’ve closed it for the rest of the year

  212. Sara says

    April 28, 2020 at 11:53 am

    Feeling lonely

  213. Jessica W. says

    April 28, 2020 at 1:32 pm

    I’m anxious about losing my job permanently. There’s been ups and downs during this quarantine time.

  214. Cathy Truman says

    April 28, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    I am doing good.. I am still working. I work at a credit union. My husband stays home he has some health problems.

  215. Lisa Walker says

    April 28, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    Our family is doing well. I am concerned about my Mom though. She lives alone in Southern California. We can’t wait until everything gets back to at least semi normal so we can travel to visit her.

  216. Krista M says

    April 28, 2020 at 3:02 pm

    Some days are really hard & depressing. My son & I are doing better than my teenage daughter who is really struggling with not seeing friends.

  217. Vickie V says

    April 28, 2020 at 3:14 pm

    Not doing great. Was doing so so for the first month.
    Just lost job and can’t get online to file online for unemployment like thousands in Florida.
    Now cat is sick and NEEDS a vet visit…not able to find masks, thermometers other items needed.

  218. Buddy Garrett says

    April 28, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    We are doing all right. My heart goes out to all of the families who have been devastated by this pandemic.

  219. Zara says

    April 28, 2020 at 4:05 pm

    My family is doing okay. There has been some stress and things to overcome, but I am so grateful that we are healthy. I really think we may have already had this though. We all had an unspecified respiratory infection late February/ early March.

    Stay safe & well everyone!

  220. Amy Nick says

    April 28, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    im trying to hang in there. Been decorating my home to keep me busy

  221. Kristi Friesen says

    April 28, 2020 at 4:33 pm

    Have been doing okay. At least enjoying the time to do some reading and watch movies.

  222. Katherine Donovan says

    April 28, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    I am fortunate to that my company has allowed us to work at home. It definitely has its pros but it gets lonely 🙁

  223. nicestuffhere says

    April 28, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    really nice stuff thanks

  224. Ann says

    April 28, 2020 at 6:33 pm

    I’m okay-ish, [for] now. Going through the same heavy stressors that I’ve been dealing with for years now, but some other Bad Things / News seemed to crash down on me all at once, around the middle and end of March. And similar to a commenter just above, one of my cats is also sick. It’s been devastating. …The “wait and see” of it all, among other things, has been stressful. My heart goes out to all, and I want to send an extra note of care for those trying to deal with issues related to mental health.
    ❤️

  225. Dave McCausland says

    April 28, 2020 at 6:42 pm

    I am not doing ok, this isolation has put me into a deep depression, I already suffer from extreme anxiety and depression.
    i find it hard to get up everyday and be motivated to get any work done if any gets done at all. I can not afford to run my business and its so small its not even considered a small business lol, i feel like I am letting everyone on twitter down.
    We do a lot for everyone and now it seems like i can’t do anything for anyone. I wish this would all just go away and life would return to some sort of normalcy. I feel like we are living in a twighlight zone!

    Thank you for the giveaway.
    Good luck to everyone please stay inside and stay safe 🙂

  226. BILL HOFF says

    April 28, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    We are retired and I go out for groceries, We have been binging instead of traveling

  227. kathy pease says

    April 28, 2020 at 7:30 pm

    I am alright I guess I am just worried about the outcome for all people and food shortages.

  228. Dave McCausland says

    April 28, 2020 at 8:22 pm

    Not doing so great these days.
    Not sure what happened to my other comment
    Wish everything would go back to normal.
    Stay inside stay safe everyone 🙂

  229. Dan Denman says

    April 28, 2020 at 8:44 pm

    We are healthy. We stay at home. We watch tv and play games. We get pickup at fast food places and restaurants to support them.

  230. Shayna Brookman says

    April 28, 2020 at 9:19 pm

    We are okay. I am an essential worker @ the Dept of Social Services, so I have had to continue to work. It has been a little crazy balancing work and homeschooling but we are making it work.

  231. Sarah says

    April 28, 2020 at 9:54 pm

    I’m feeling very stressed and overwhelmed right now but I’m grateful that I have at least for now a roof over my head and able to get groceries.

  232. donna porter says

    April 28, 2020 at 9:58 pm

    I am ok and safe. I must say I am stressed because my hubby is considered essential and has to work. With me being a diabetic and my mom 81 hubby gets our supplies since he is already out. I must say it is a scary time and I pray for us all.
    You stay safe!

  233. AEKZ2 says

    April 28, 2020 at 10:00 pm

    I’m doing well today. Some days are tough though.

  234. Sand says

    April 28, 2020 at 10:24 pm

    Today was a tough day. I was very busy and I had a little time to mourn.

  235. Stacey A Smith says

    April 28, 2020 at 10:35 pm

    I’m doing all right my mom is a other story she will not stop smoking and her longs are real bad! hopefully she will not get the @#%*

  236. JanD says

    April 28, 2020 at 10:41 pm

    I’m doing okay and the rest of the family as well.

  237. Elizabeth H. says

    April 28, 2020 at 10:46 pm

    I’m just relaxing. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! Hope you and your family is safe and healthy!

  238. Linda Kish says

    April 28, 2020 at 10:55 pm

    I am doing fine. I like to be at home. No signs of illness, thank goodness.

  239. Julieh says

    April 28, 2020 at 10:57 pm

    I am doing OK, taking it one day at a time.

  240. Jerry Marquardt says

    April 28, 2020 at 10:58 pm

    Trying to get back to working, but it isn’t very easy at all. Soon, I hope.

  241. Cassandra D says

    April 28, 2020 at 11:10 pm

    Spending time with my family and watching movies and cooking more.

  242. Lynn CLAYTON says

    April 28, 2020 at 11:12 pm

    I AM DOING OKAY GOT ALL MY HOUSE ORGINIZED

  243. Carla Sue Thompson says

    April 28, 2020 at 11:17 pm

    I’m tired and my wrist hurts. I may have sprained it.

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