There are cycles of life. We keep track of these cycles sometimes with the passing of the seasons. Bears hibernate in the Winter. Birds fly back north in the Spring. It’s Spring 2020 and Covid 19 is ushering a new cycle of life many of us around the globe are unfamiliar with. We are quarantined in our homes with loved ones, working and acting as substitute teachers to our children. We are on Zoom, Google Chat and FaceTime calls all day, everyday. This will be a moment in history that will we reflect on for decades to come, perhaps centuries.

This is the time of the year when we are typically excited as the temperatures are rising, buds are forming on trees, birds are chirping loudly in the morning, bulbs are popping up from the ground and we are shedding extra layers of clothing. Much of this is still going on, as we watch from our windows.

The energy, the warmth and the renewal of spring is always welcomed here in Chicago, especially after a long and cold winter season. When we have a warm Spring, it’s a beautiful prelude to #SummerTimeChi. Many are anxious and nervous about so much this Spring. In this cycle, I have challenged myself to stay focused on what I can control, breathe deeply several times a day and enjoy numerous cups of hot tea per day from the comfort of home.

I see the light at the end of the tunnel. I see so much for us to work on together when we fellowship again in the near future. I look forward to hugging my family and friends. I look forward to vacationing at the beach. I look forward to shopping and dining locally. I look forward to returning to work and moving about more freely. I look forward to all the seeds I’m planting coming to bloom. We will bloom this Spring at the perfect time!