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Sunday, April 12, 2020

Easter, Brickyard, Be Responsible, Stay Home and Stay Safe


My Dad got a visit 2 days ago from The Easter Bunny.  Dad is 94 and is living in an assisted living center.  Despite being on lock down during the Covid period, the staff has really gone out of their way to bridge the gap for residents and their families who can't get together for visits.  Loved the teeth on her mask.



So you can see her full costume.  Pretty cute, don't ya think!  They passed out puzzles, coloring pages, and some Easter Candy.  I'm sure most of the residents got a nice lift from seeing the bunny.  I happened to be doing a video chat with my Dad on Facetime when she happened into the room, so I got to see.  Then nabbed these pictures from their FB page.  Despite being busy, the staff is willing to set up video chats for families who can't visit.  My Dad doesn't have a phone in his room.  Having a phone earlier caused him great confusion, so we removed it.  The video chat is initiated by the staff on a cell phone or ipad.  

Did you know how the Easter Bunny came to be a part of Easter?  In the 1700's German immigrants to Pennsylvania brought their tradition with them.  An egg laying hare called "Osterhase" or Oschter Haws visited nests that children in the various villages made and left eggs.

In the 19th century it was common that rabbits gave birth to litters of kittens, (baby rabbits) thought to be a symbol of new life.  The eggs they laid were also symbolic of new life and thus the tradition of bunnies, and eggs, and Easter.


Brickyard is completed.  It's laid out here drying and being blocked, after being laundered.  It will soon be donated through my charity, Bridge and Beyond.

Haven't yet decided which project to work on next.  Took some time earlier today to watch some video's of a possible knit stitch I might like to use as well as a crocheted one; but.........I also still have many project bags with pieces parts and yarn to join, sooooooooo we'll see what I feel like when I get this up and folded after it dries.


I liked this chalk art, but blocked out the face of the artist, as she's a teen and I don't know her to know how she would feel about her picture being out there.  Please stay at home as the orders indicate for everyone's safety.  Only leave for essential grocery shopping etc.  AND make sure your trip is in fact, essential.  Minimize your time away, wear a mask, and wash your hands.


This is NOT the way to wear a mask.  Wearing one correctly is imperative.  If you're not familiar, please google or search u-tube video's.  If you're not wearing correctly, you're not protecting yourself or anyone else.


PLEASE!! Don't be self absorbed and think the rules are for everyone but you.  PLEASE stay home, you put yourself, your friends, your neighbors, and your family's at risk when you ignore the rules/laws/orders.  AND then you shop for groceries and put all those in the store also at risk.  


20 comments:

  1. The Easter Bunny was a brilliant initiative. Even hald a world away I amiled. Kudoa to eveyone involved.
    Love your Afgan. Someone is going to feel that warmth (physical and metaphorical). Thank you.
    And yes, stay safe, and stay home.

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    1. Thanks so much for your visit and kind words, much appreciated.

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  2. That Easter Bunny brought back memories. They did the same thing at my mom's Assisted Living (without masks, of course.). It did bring smiles to the residents! I have a picture of mom with the Easter bunny. Cute as can be. She is gone now, but the memory still remains.

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    1. Glad you have a sweet memory of that and picture of your Mom. Thanks so much for the visit, always appreciated.

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  3. How lovely that the staff at the assisted living centre went out of their way to make Easter such a special time for the residents, especially the way things are at the moment with families being unable to visit. Let's hope that the social distancing we're all undertaking has the desired affect and that we can see our loved ones again before too long.

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    1. Exactly right Jo. Thanks for the visit.

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  4. Hi Sandy

    As promised popped over to say hi. How lovely that your dad still got to see the Easter Bunny. Its quite frightening the way this virus has taken a hold not just here in the UK but globally. Hopefully if everyone abides by the rules then we can start and get back to some sort of normal by the summer.

    Mx

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    1. Thanks for the visit, will add you to my blog log to make visiting easier. Right you are about this virus, it's taken hold over truly everything.

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  5. Hi Sandy. I'm here from a comment you left at another blog (your link was at the end of your comment). Love the Easter Bunny visit. I also love how so many (not just nursing home staff) go out if their way to comfort families in this terrible time in history. Your post is enlightening.

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    1. Thank you for the visit Hottin Anni, always fun to meet new bloggers. Will add you to my blog log to make visiting easier. So agree with you about comforting families.

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  6. the easter bunny is wonderful! I went grocery shopping today- the first time in weeks and had a mask I was amazed at how many didn't. I know we do not have a lot cases in our state but I really thought more would wear them. The store was not super busy - got there early and really sanitized when I got home.

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    1. Glad you're being careful, and wish more folks would. Sadly the numbers can go from low to high pretty easily. Thanks for the visit.

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  7. that is a happy bunny and I know the video chats help the residents to get through long days without family visits. beautiful project you completed.

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    1. Thanks Sandra, you're right about the video. Appreciate your kind words on my projects.

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  8. Great to introduce the Easter bunny to add a bit of cheer in these strange times and also to help residents make those calls to keep them in touch with family who can't visit. I like the words in the chalk art:)

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    1. Hi Rosie, good to hear from you. Hope you're doing well.

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  9. Dear Sandy
    It's so nice that the Easter Bunny still managed to visit. Brickyard looks great and someone will be so glad to get it.
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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    1. Thank you Ellie, you're always so sweet with your comments. Continue to stay well.

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  11. It's so great the Easter Bunny was able to visit and bring some cheer. I love the creativity of the fun bunny face mask.

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