I began the day with well wishes on email
and then, after breakfast there were multiple phone calls. I had a video chat
with our granddaughter and her parents, and in a phone call from our son and
his wife, I heard our three-year old grandson sing Happy Birthday to me.
At noon, Lyle disappeared downtown and came
home with a lovely floral arrangement. This was quite the surprise. I had
thought that the florists were closed but apparently orders could still be
taken for curbside pickup and this is exactly what Lyle had arranged.
The afternoon was especially enjoyable.
Three friends had organized a coffee party in our driveway. They each brought
their own lawn chairs and coffee and we sat outside with the appropriate social
distance between us. Shirley had baked little treats which she passed around on
individual prewrapped plates. The weather was a little on the cooler side but
we sat outside for at least 1½ hours so I guess that it wasn’t all that bad!
After a month of self-isolation, it was so good to see people.
While
my own day was quite delightful, my little celebration made me more aware of
the impact the social distancing restrictions have had on others. I am fully
aware that other people have needed to change and alter plans for occasions
that are far more significant than my one day birthday celebration. My heart
goes out to you all. In the meantime, as we continually hear on TV, we must
endeavour to stay connected as we also stay apart.
There are two pictures with this post. They
were both taken outside in our driveway. The first shows myself with three
friends on our separated lawn chairs. The second is of my flowers. I took the
flowers outside with me to add to the birthday celebration.
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| Sue with friends on her birthday |
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| flowers from Lyle |
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