"I am so missing my Altrusa family right now but know that we are all doing the best we can! Stay positive and keep doing what you do best....helping others!" Big Altrusa "Virtual" Hugs.
Linda Moore
So good to hear from you!!! All this craziness is starting to bother me, not sleeping good & starting to feel down. :(( I have been doing some cleaning, reading, watching lots of movies & praying! 🙏 I wanted to share with my precious Altrusa sisters to remember that having faith with carry you far & God never gives you more than you can handle! I really miss everyone & would love to hear from you & hope everyone is safe & healthy! Sending love & hugs!!
Regina Phinney
From Hope— I am thinking of everyone and miss seeing all my Altrusa friends during this time. It is very quiet at my house- will start working from home a few more days this week so I might be calling folks just to hear someone talk back to me 😀. Hugs to all!
Well, right now I’m clinging to Christ. The UMHB students are safe at home and Olivia & I have this HUGE building to ourselves so we are making the best of things. She begins school today where she is able to go to my commons room and get out of our apartment (Amen) and I can stay in my pjs for meetings if I want. I am so thankful for a job, roof over our heads, and food to eat. Although, I am hurting for those who are hurting. I wish there was more I could do. I am able to keep The Source (UMHB Food Bank) open on Mondays & Thursdays. The students who have lost jobs need so much support. I keep this verse in my heart, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we shall not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea”. Psalms 46:1-2. Traci Squarcette
*Remain positive during this ever fluid and changing time. Protect yourself and loved ones. Many blessings abound each and every day!
*With the cancellations of many events, it has allowed me to do more at home; baking(which I love), cooking more(yes, I have graduated from being Bill's sous chef) LOL! And, one of my favorite hobby's is sewing, I will make face masks for those who can use them.
*Cleaning out my closet; which allows me to donate clothes, items, etc to those in need!
*Bill and I have been playing Dominoes and Yahtzee!
*Yes, I miss seeing everyone, I miss meeting but we will get through this and in a few weeks we will be back to gathering again and Altrusa Strong!
Love and prayers to all! Michelle
As far as what I've been doing -
Working part-time from home;
Trying to keep up with necessities from grocery store (luckily I usually stay stocked up!)
Communicating with family/friends to try to keep all of our spirits up!
Cutting rectangles for Susan Cory to sew for masks.
Take care & let me know if I can do anything I can do for you!
Marsha
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I’ve been home with the grandkids. We have put together 4 puzzles and play in the backyard a lot. They like to catch lizards. I know people are anxious, just have faith cause God always knows what we need. Make wise choices and stay healthy. Miss everyone. Diana
Well both of my shops are open so we have learned a whole new way to do business. Downtown we are serving curbside and Loop location we have a walk-up window. Trying to remember the old saying " If there is a will, there is a way." I believe this to be true as we have been blessed by amazing customers helping to keep the small businesses open. Go home straight after work which has been nice. I have stocked my pantry cause you know I don't cook at home. Jeff and I have decided we should use the drive thru service at other local small business and save our groceries "just in case." My oldest sister from Minnesota has been here for the last two weeks taking care of my 90 year old mother. That has been a huge blessing as we have enjoyed playing dominoes and Temple-Oply. I miss all my Altrusa family and we will celebrate together again one day soon. Love to all. Carol White