Hello friends,
It has truly been too long since I’ve found the time to blog. A lot has happened, including having a baby - who is already 1… I know I am so bad at keeping up on this side of things, but now that I have all this down time, I will try my best to go through some past sessions here.
I just wanted to address our current situation. Our world is in a very fragile state right now. This virus, covid-19, is unlike anything I’ve experienced in my life and to be honest it never crossed my mind that something so big could happen. I remember SARS, H1N1, and the ebola breakout in Africa, but I never imagined something bigger than it all, affecting us the way it is. Each day we wait in anticipation for the news about our own province and how many more cases we have. It consumes us, as my big boys and I read article after article regarding it, soaking in as much information as we can. I can’t even imagine how some of the harder hit countries are doing. Mentally it’s more than anyone should be able to handle, being unable to mourn with family due to the lockdown rules in effect. My heart truly goes out to everyone who is dealing with this.
As far as my family goes, we are living the bubble life. Leaving the house is only done every 4 days or stand that’s only to get groceries, and only one of us goes. Minimizing time away is our way of helping flatten the curve as well as protecting ourselves. It also brings great sadness knowing I won’t be able to schedule any sessions during this time. I feel it’s everyones job right now to listen and respect the social distancing recommendations that have been put in place. We have gone out for walks, but we definitely are not going to interact with people. Trying to maintain some sense of physical activity is high on my list of priorities, and fresh air does wonders to refreshing your soul.
As I’m nearing the end of editing my last session before this new way of life came to be, I’m sad knowing I won’t get to create these moments for you. I’m sad I won’t get to see so many family’s that had booked, and meeting baby’s that are born. I’m lucky in a sense that I have had the ability to follow my passion and create a business out of it, but in times like these it’s definitely a downfall as I no longer have any income coming in for my family. (and yes, I know its always been a risk owning my own business, I’m not looking for sympathy) I’m more sad at the fact that I won’t see any of you for an uncertain amount of time.
We have no idea how long this is going to last. I read articles that say at least 8 months, then I see others that say up to 18 months. All I can say is that I hope you are all well. I hope your families stay safe & healthy, and I hope you come around to my Instagram (@chelseabroda_photography) and say hi! Tell me how you are, and what you’re doing to pass the time.
Also I just wanted to put it out there how grateful I am to all the workers on the front lines including doctors, nurses, janitors, grocery store workers and truckers who are doing their best to keep us all afloat.
