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When Tim and I first retired in 2019, we had to get used to spending more time together. Being used to so much activity with work and other commitments, it was really an adjustment. We had to learn to respect each others' space and learn a little patience (mostly me). Less than a year later, Covid forced us inside, one-on-one for months on end. Fortunately, we chose to let my brother Jon and his wife Trudy into our "quaranteam." That has made it possible for us to visit and share meals with them on a weekly basis. We also gather outside with Marc and his family when the weather permits, which is pretty often in Texas, fortunately. We've learned to visit with masks on and six feet apart. We would like to be able to hug each other, but because we spend so much time in our own small worlds, whenever we do get together, it's a special occasion even without touching. Sharing conversation is the most important thing. We've also spent more time developing relationships with others via Zoom during this time, including our California family. We've enjoyed seeing them and playing games together online, something we'd never done pre-Covid. Tim reads with one of our grandsons via Google Meet a couple of times a week now, which gives them one-on-one time to connect. I've also done science labs or game time with our granddaughter. Seeing each other without masks on is the best! I've learned to appreciate online meetings more than I thought I would. I can dress as I want, and I don't have to "pretty up" or leave home to connect. Zoom removes some of the pretentiousness of face-to-face meetings. Connecting with my Sarah's Circle sisters weekly has been especially sustaining. Being known this well--and appreciated in spite of it--is something I'm more grateful for today than I was a year ago. Thanks, Zoom! --Janice
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