I should’ve been devastated that our trip to Maui got cancelled but I wasn’t. It didn’t bother me at all. I was really surprised. But I think it’s because people are getting really sick... so sick they are dying. And I am healthy. And the people I love and care about most are healthy. And staying home with my favorite people is the LEAST I can do to try and help stop this sickness from spreading.
If nothing else, this pandemic has given me some new perspective. It has reminded me of what’s really important. It has given me a new level of respect for custodians, grocery workers, mailmen and women etc. And though I thought I couldn’t respect doctors and nurses any more than I already did, it turns out that I’ve discovered a deeper level of respect for them too. No doubt their lives will never be the same after this. I honestly hope none of our lives are the same after this. I hope we all have more respect and kindness toward each other than before this pandemic started. And I hope we don’t lose those feelings toward each other any time soon!
Anyway, we enjoyed a restful spring break at home with a couple of attempts at getting out of the house while interacting with as few people as possible! We really tried to stay home as much as possible but getting out and exploring is good for my mental health so we tried to find a balance.
Here’s a recap of our spring break adventures:
We went to Boulder Lodge at Heavenly a couple of times just to stretch our legs in the empty parking lot!
We drove out to the Carson river in Gardnerville for a picnic lunch in the back of Mike’s truck.
We hiked to Skunk Harbor. In over 7 years of living in Tahoe, I can’t believe we’ve never done this hike before! It is beautiful. It is everything we love about Tahoe. The pictures will absolutely not do it justice. And we had the place to ourselves! We passed a few people on the hike out but our time at the beach was JUST US! It was amazing!
We had a picnic lunch on the beach and the hike was easy! Awesome day!
We spent the rest of our time playing on our deck at home. Even though we tried to stay home a lot, we also made sure to try to get outside for some fresh air every day! Mike made a sandbox for Clayton to play in because he loved playing in the sand at the beach. Clayton figured out how to get in and out of his little car by himself. And we resorted to brooms as toys!
Mike and I also took turns going on a mountain bike ride for some fresh air and exercise. Unfortunately, the trail was pretty busy... probably because it’s the only area around here not officially closed and people NEED outdoor recreation for their sanity! But, it was good to get out and everyone did their best to keep their distance.
Given our weird circumstances, this spring break was absolutely amazing! I look forward to visiting Maui one day but I am so grateful for this relaxing week in this amazing place and I praise God for my blessings more now than I ever have before!
Stay well!
