What does this mean for Texas? We are now having mandated mask wearing in the public sphere. We are bringing down the capacity of businesses from 75% to 50%. But what if we don't like wearing masks? Folks may find them uncomfortable, itchy, difficulty breathing, etc. Would you want surgeons to not wear masks when they are operating on you? No, you want them to do all the extra precautions so you do not get sick. Okay, but I have asthma, and I cannot breathe with the masks on. Alright, well, this physician as well has asthma, and I have become adjusted to it over the past 3 months. Everyone can get used to wearing things that are uncomfortable. Technically, underwear, shoes, are all uncomfortable, but we have become socialized to follow this. We can still not shame folks that do not agree with us. For me, I will wear a mask in public, but I will not yell at those who do not wear masks. If I am concerned about someone who isn't wearing a mask, I will kindly ask them to socially distance. I will not shun or yell at them.
I am still spending time with friends and family. I am actually really excited to go to church this week. My church has divided the church body into 6 groups and has only some of us together at once. We will be wearing masks, sitting in separate pews, not singing, no handshakes or hugs. But, it is worthwhile. Being a part of a group again, spending time together, even if it is small. It is like being a part of the body of Christ. Even though it is every 6 weeks, I am so glad to be back at church, and to see my friends again.
We will make through this, together.
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