Today I’m down about the pandemic. The number of dead and dying is breaking my heart and the loss of normalcy and the necessary limitations are overwhelming. People here are hurting with no relief coming through at this time. I’m also anxious about catching the virus especially now that the super infectious variant has been detected in Canada having come from the UK.

I shouldn’t be down about it: I’ve handled it well for the most part and I was able to enjoy Christmas with my family. I have many blessings to be grateful for and I work to keep my spirits up yet the state of my country and the plight of my fellow man plus my anxiety is impacting me negatively.