CoVid Thanksgiving

We are just a week away from Thanksgiving day and it’s 2020, and we are living in a CoVid world. I have been watching on the news all the stories of CoVid cases on the rise, and the reporters are now giving suggestions on how to celebrate Thanksgiving and still be safe. Some are saying just don’t gather at all. It’s only for one year and it’s not worth taking a chance for family members to get together and become infected.

I am a careful person. I listen to the reports and I know I have a responsibility to my family to do the right thing and I do not want to hold an event that might turn into a ‘super spreader’ day.

So, we will have 8 adults and 2 children – and here are my rules:

1. Temperatures will be taken.
2. Hand sanitizers will be placed in every room.
3. We will use the porch and be outdoors as much as possible. I hope we have a warm enough day. But, for those attending: bring a sweatshirt. We can have a fire going in the fire pit. We will have outside games set up.
4. Dinner will be served at 4:00pm – when it is still light outside and we can spread ourselves out to eat, on the porch and at the outside table. Inside I will spread out the seats at the dining room table. Don’t sit elbow to elbow with anyone please.
5. The food will be set up cafeteria style but I will use all paper plates and I will do the best I can that we not touch each others silverware and serving spoons. If I can, I will give you each your own serving spoon with your name on it, for only you to use.
6. At the end of the day – SANITIZE yourself well!

I know it’s weird to wear a mask in a small group but if you do, we are fine with it. We understand. It’s important to be safe!

I have thought about calling off the gathering, but I really really don’t want to at this point. I think we can make it work safely.

Also, think about what you are thankful for – despite everything that has gone on this crazy year. We will have a shout out to our blessings and all the goodness in our lives. We will take a moment to thank God for all He has given, and for His continuous love and His care over us.

CoVid Thanksgiving is going to be different this year at our house, and all around the country. And, CoVid Christmas will be different too. But, with all of us being careful, and with love for one another, we will be fine.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.