Hello fellow NCBC members. During these tumultuous times, we are all faced with uncertainties. We are, I hope, all staying home and working remotely, if possible. We are practicing social distancing. I am sure some of us are even hoarding toilet paper, paper towels, Purell and Lysol wipes. Some of us are even making homemade masks and wearing them if we need to go to the store to purchase supplies.
Personally, I am sad for my son who should be playing baseball for the last time as a high school senior, for probably missing out on his senior prom, and possibly, graduation. These kids have worked hard for 12 years and have been looking forward to all the senior events and privileges that are awarded to them. This year, these events are unlikely to happen. Some have plans to start college in the fall, and some schools are talking about not starting their school year until January. I am also sad for my 88-year-old mother who has had to stay home. She does not drive, so she has always taken public transit wherever she needs to go, or she has called one of her children or grandchildren to drive her someplace. But now, most of us do not want to go near her in fear that she will get sick. I have seen her in person twice since this has all started, and each time, my family and I stay in the backyard while she sits on the porch more than six feet away. The traditional Mother’s Day celebrations that my sister and I share with our mother did not look quite the same this year, as we were not able to gather at a restaurant for brunch, but we still took the time to celebrate in the best way we could.
I am sure there are some of you who may have been directly impacted by this virus, whether you or a loved one has been sick. Just know that I hope that you and/or your loved ones are on the mend. I am thinking that the way we have all lived our lives may be altered by all that is going on around the world. I hope that I come away from this experience appreciating people even more, and I can tell you that I will show even more heartfelt appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals next time I go to the hospital or see the doctor for an appointment.
I sincerely hope that all of my fellow NCBC and court colleagues are doing well, and my fingers are crossed that we will be seeing one another at our next conference in my court’s hometown, Boston, in 2021. I would love to give a shoutout to the California Central Bankruptcy Court, and all of their staff for planning what would have been a great conference. Much love to you all!
Personally, I am sad for my son who should be playing baseball for the last time as a high school senior, for probably missing out on his senior prom, and possibly, graduation. These kids have worked hard for 12 years and have been looking forward to all the senior events and privileges that are awarded to them. This year, these events are unlikely to happen. Some have plans to start college in the fall, and some schools are talking about not starting their school year until January. I am also sad for my 88-year-old mother who has had to stay home. She does not drive, so she has always taken public transit wherever she needs to go, or she has called one of her children or grandchildren to drive her someplace. But now, most of us do not want to go near her in fear that she will get sick. I have seen her in person twice since this has all started, and each time, my family and I stay in the backyard while she sits on the porch more than six feet away. The traditional Mother’s Day celebrations that my sister and I share with our mother did not look quite the same this year, as we were not able to gather at a restaurant for brunch, but we still took the time to celebrate in the best way we could.
I am sure there are some of you who may have been directly impacted by this virus, whether you or a loved one has been sick. Just know that I hope that you and/or your loved ones are on the mend. I am thinking that the way we have all lived our lives may be altered by all that is going on around the world. I hope that I come away from this experience appreciating people even more, and I can tell you that I will show even more heartfelt appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals next time I go to the hospital or see the doctor for an appointment.
I sincerely hope that all of my fellow NCBC and court colleagues are doing well, and my fingers are crossed that we will be seeing one another at our next conference in my court’s hometown, Boston, in 2021. I would love to give a shoutout to the California Central Bankruptcy Court, and all of their staff for planning what would have been a great conference. Much love to you all!