You Can Take Control

You Can Take Control

It's Friday, March 20, 2020. I am sitting here alone at my kitchen table amidst the COVID-19
crisis trying to wrap my mind around what all this means for myself personally, my girls,
and the small business I work for which is now owned by my ex-husband. And yes, this has
reached a level here in Cheyenne, WY where everything public has been shut down.
As of yesterday, bars, restaurants, gyms, etc. EVERYTHING nonessential is closed. I knew it
was only a matter of time before we joined the same level the rest of the country, but I still wasn't prepared mentally or emotionally. Luckily, I did get groceries last week, so we can still eat!

This news came directly on the tail of my divorce being final exactly 10 days ago. So to say,
I am a bit at a loss would be an understatement. I went from feeling a bit lost and vulnerable to
full fledged panic regarding my future. But in this fear and panic, I know I am not alone. When
thinking logically, I also know that I will be ok. God has a plan. I need to place my trust in that
plan even though I struggle wanting to know exactly where his plan is taking me.

In order to cope, I sat down and made a list of what I can control. The list was simple.
I can control....

                                1. My thoughts
                                2. My words
                                3. My actions

I cannot control this virus, how it spreads, or who gets infected. I cannot control the decisions made by the government, which might be frustrating to some Americans. I am choosing to believe they are doing their best with the information they have in order to keep US ALL SAFE. I cannot control my trip to visit family over Easter was cancelled or even that my family is super far away. 

Instead of freaking out and fretting about what I cannot control, I am going to choose to focus on
what I can. My friends, I challenge you and encourage you to do the same. If you are a believer,
put your faith in God. Use this time to pray and connect with him.

Here is my pledge. I would love to have you all join in this with me and even add to this if you
like....

1. I will keep my thoughts positive. 

Here are just a few thoughts to get started with....

This too will pass.

There is always a rainbow after a storm.

God has a plan for a better nation once we get through this.

We will never take things like toilet paper and eggs for granted.

We will always appreciate the freedom we have to move freely about the world.

Kids will appreciate being back at school.

2. I will keep my words positive.


I will post only positive encouraging words, pictures, songs, memes, etc on social media.

I will support and encourage those around me who might be struggling.

I will stay in regular contact with friends and family in an effort to keep all of our spirits lifted during this time of isolation.





3. I will focus on things I CAN DO at home and look at this time as time to catch my breath,
regroup, and spend time with my girls, and working on myself.

I look forward to all the social gatherings and celebrations on the other side of this. Until then,
stay safe my friends.

Fondly,

Ann