How do we get through this?

I don't write as good as I used to .... but I will give it a go if it means it may help someone

Our household has 8 people so someone needs something almost all the time. It's easy to spread out too thin. My feelings go from good to bad to worse to good again in several cycles within an hour. I never had to worry about finishing rations or being out of baby wipes. Since my parents are diabetic and have underlying conditions I am somewhat paranoid. Here's how I try to get through my days.

- Do your best - that's all I can do

Be Busy - Being Busy is better than Being Worried

- Have a set of goals
- Prioritize - For me work related work is more important than house work so I get that done first

Small bitable chunks of work with achievable objectives
- Pinch out small manageable projects around the house that I know I can get done. So if you clean the microwave, then save the fridge for the day or pick one counter or one side of your closet to deep clean at a time.

Relaxation time is important
- Let go - some things can go undone
- Take care of myself, brush my hair, watch my health and personal hygiene
- Have kids shower every other day all on the same day so its easier to keep track. There's no need to shower them every day
- Divert attention from the problem at hand, watch a movie or do something fun to lighten up
- Every now and then, do an activity with the family, we may never have this family time again
- Its ok to forget about things for a while
- My children need not be the center of the universe all the time

If you are up to it, write, vlog, blog... do something to record third for the history books your great grand kids will read about!

Communicate 
With yourself - Its ok to feel sad and cry - acknowledge that
With God - Keep at prayer. Find comfort in the fact that you did your best and let the the rest in His hands
With Everyone else- Communicate - let people know your current feeling at the time so they can give you your space or offer to help
- Keep in touch with friends and family - they might need it more than I

All in all we are ok. We were not wired for this. But we do have the mental capacity to prepare for and get through it. One day at a time...

Give
Find peace and comfort in helping others
Whether its making someone smile or lending food to those who can't go get it

And Finally...
Avoid sharing pictures of food and fun. Some are grieving lost loved ones. Others are taking out that last slice of bread from the packs. Have empathy. Don't share too many good times that hurt others who don't have them.
...because getting through this is the only way to reach the other side!