The COVID-19 chaos continues to spread
like glitter spilled from a craft jar.
It is overwhelming,
and offers little option
but to take safety precautions-
and hope others around you
are respectful enough to do the same.
In my case, it forced me to miss out
on the baptism of our grandson.
Determined to somehow be present...
I decided to make a special quilt to commemorate the day.
All quilt creation on my Baby Lock 9000
with AnitaGoodDesign Faith, embroidery
downloaded from internet, and Machine font.
Fabric: Whistler Studios Be Mindful Faith Metallic Gold
And off to Indiana for the big day
by mail they went...
Meanwhile, Mom & Dad were dealing with current church rules:
Baptisms During COVID-19
Preparation
Diocesan Guidelines to Keep Everyone Safe During Your Child's Baptism:
- Only one family will be scheduled for a baptism at a time.
- There are to be no more than Twelve people in attendance (includes the parents, child, godparents, and the priest or deacon celebrating the baptism).
- Six feet of social distance is required by those in attendance who are not living in the same household while they are in the church.
- Anyone who is showing signs of illness is to stay home.
- Those who are at highest risk for infection (i.e. those who are older and/or have underlying health conditions) should stay home.
- Upon entering the church, individuals are to sanitize their hands.
- Individuals are to wear a mask inside of the church (those under two years of age should not wear a mask).
- While in the church, the parents are to hold the child, no one else.
- The parents of the child, the godparents, and the celebrant are to santize their hands immediately before the baptism ritual begins.
- Pictures during the baptism are to be taken while maintaining social distance. No photos are to be taken after the baptism inside of the church. Taking photos outside is encouraged.
Thankfully,
Things were not as going as badly
in Indiana as they were elsewhere.
And with church current requirements accepted...
The days ritual was further planned and
would be carried out without our presence.
(I wonder what this will look like to him years from now, when he glances
at the photos of loved ones in masks pouring a pitcher of water over him!)
Later that day...
Back at 🏡 home...
Some portraits were taken using the quilt I created to commemorate this special day.
**July 8, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has reported its deadliest day of the pandemic, with nearly 100 new deaths as newly confirmed cases continue soaring. Officials in the state capital of Austin have begun preparations to turn the downtown convention center into a field hospital.
The 98 reported deaths in Texas set a one-day record, surpassing the previous high of 60 a day earlier. Texas has recorded a total of 2,813 deaths. The state reported 9,979 new coronavirus cases after hitting a record 10,028 Tuesday.
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 continued to climb Wednesday, with 9,610 patients in hospitals across the state... bars closed and face coverings mandated.
**July 2, 2020
Gov. Abbott gave his executive order that requires anyone entering the state of Texas to self-isolate for 14 days!
