Although we are all missing many things in our lives I think many of us are grateful for what we do still have. I know I am lucky in that I am being paid to 'work from home' but not being asked to do very much at all, and although I miss seeing colleagues, I am grateful that the school, where I'm a learning support assistant, have not required me to be on the rota to go in as I'm vulnerable.
I don't usually see my AC often as they live a long way away, but obviously I've missed the visits I had planned. I've enjoyed regular Facetime calls with my daughter but struggled with the day she sobbed down the phone as I couldn't do anything to help. Fortunately her distress was short lived - a second car breakdown in a week - but horrible not being able to help her, not that I would ever be able to help as she lives 400 miles away, but normally she'd have taken it in her stride!
I'm grateful for the kind neighbours who helped with shopping when I had to isolate and I'm grateful for regular visits from our vicar at a safe distance.
I'm also aware that many are suffering terribly. I'm trying to support the local charities who are doing what they can to help, particularly the foodbank. Many of us are spending less because we can't go out for meals or to the theatre etc so we have cash to spare to support those less fortunate.
I can't imagine what it is like for some of them but I feel for those who are losing everything and I know I am one of the lucky ones. I also miss the voluntary work I usually do with the homeless, and hope that the help they are being given is enough. The government have promised extra funding but I suspect many vulnerable people will be back on the streets before the promised accomodation can be built.
gillybob your post gives some perspective of what many are going through. I hope things improve for you soon and that you and your family get the support you need.