9/11 & 3/22

An interesting side note: Those born during 2001-2002's New York City 9/11 nightmare turn 19 this year. They are entering into adulthood. 2001-2002 -born babies are fortunate enough to not directly remember the 9/11 drama. This go-around, because of COVID-19's global effect, those young adults will, one way or another, be directly affected, unable to fully distract from our world's contagious crisis and feelings of uncertainty. This year 3/22 (or thereabouts for different regions of the country) begins a social distancing (yet bonding) crisis they will never forget.

A poem that challenges readers to observe
Drawing, a Bob Ross type of fun
A few safe non-social distractions for those 19-year-olds (and all of us) include drawing, observing nature, and puzzles. I might be preaching to the choir, and it goes against our nature. But during this time of being home bound, and also years beyond this crisis, we might encourage ourselves and others to shed the entitled-to-entertainment mindset. Its "I deserve fun" shackles distract all of us. Taking time to learn creative types of safe social distancing activities might even become fun.

 Unfortunately, during a recent (poorly-timed) 2020 spring break, some of the babies born during 9/11's 2001 year did temporarily escape, populating Florida's and Georgia's party beaches. They made plans months before, and they followed through with them. The repercussions of 2020's spring break week are yet to be seen. Was it worth the risk of (contagious) social fun? Our family is currently weighing that thought, with flight tickets already purchased and plans made for a later April get-together.

 On another side note, what things are contagious besides the COVID-19 virus? Faith, hope, and love... they are positively contagious, and beyond calming. We all need to embrace calm.
Pastor Craig Groeschel, Life.Church, encouraging online messages
The Bible holds more information about the trio (faith, hope, and love), and the YouVersion Bible app is available free in the apps store, with a version for each reader's choosing. It is versatile, designed for your reading preference (NIV, ESV, KJV, etc.) and for listening portability:

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