This year has been a whirlwind of craziness. I thought this year was going to a year of accomplishment. Even though it was in a way, this is a reminder that it is just a bump in the road.

There have been many changes that my husband and I had to become accustomed to through this whole situation that we all call-“The new normal.” After the semester went completely online, I found it fairly easy to get use to, considering I already had a couple classes online. The only difficult part was that it is still my first semester back in school since I stopped attending in 2014.

I have learned to breathe a little more, and call on God more when I’m feeling stressed. My husband got laid off toward the end of March, but I continued to work. This was a challenge for us by not knowing when he would receive his unemployment, and if we were going to be okay.

Even though I am still currently working, it is only for to-go orders and the tips have been sparse. My husband though, has been very encouraging through this entire thing even though he has been impacted from the lay-off of his job. He continues to show me and give me inspiration through even the toughest times.

One positive about this entire situation is getting to spend more time with my husband. I also have had more time to focus on school, and I am sure I am going to receive all A’s after my first semester back in over 6 years!

Even though I doubt the “old normal” will not be around any time soon, I am hopeful for the future and I believe it makes me stronger as a person in the end. I am grateful for the extra time I have gotten to spend with my husband, and being able to relax just slightly more. Always try to look on the brighter things in life, even if you have to dig. 🙂