Dear Amazing Senior of 2020,
I will forever recall hearing the news of 9/11 while in Japan.
Your dad left to go into the secure spaces and begin a long number of weeks watching, protecting, and praying.
I felt your kicks, I rubbed my belly as you moved and prayed for your health, your strength, and determination to thrive in an unstable world. We were all changed after 9/11. Each and every one of us. Policies, trust, and our way of life changed due to one act of terrorism.
This world has been unstable before, it will be riddled with challenges and obstacles, but you...you have the ability to stand and meet the challenges without backing down. Our world again is changing overnight. Not from an act of terrorism by humans, but by an act of a teeny tiny not detectable enemy. Policies, trust, and our way of life are being changed due to a virus. You can stand against this enemy. Trust me when I say we are all scared, fearful, and unsure of what will come in the days ahead. One thing I do know: you are prepared as best as you can be. You are strong enough to withstand the storm that rages. You can help be the calm in that storm.
Keep your faith, keep your mental discipline focused on the positive because enough people will be dwelling in despair, keep those close who believe in making the world better and stretch your wings and soar.
Love Always, Mom
This post is inspired by the events surrounding DS' last quarter as a Senior in High School.
Restriction in Movements began Saturday, March 14th, 2020
E-learning commenced on Monday, March 16th, 2020
State Mandated a Shelter in Place Order Thursday, March 26th, 2020
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