Snowman: to represent missing our usual holiday gatherings with my elderly parents and extended family during the pandemic. that was a big deal. Bracelets: these were made by my 2 daughters and represent all the changes and hardships our kids endured during the pandemic.
John Waldal, my brother-in-law, was an energetic and friendly 76-year-old when, in October of 2020, he and my sister Ruth became ill with Covid and were quickly admitted to their local ICU. John spent weeks on a ventilator followed by more weeks of rehab but fought valiantly. Eventually, he returned home, and he and Ruth… Continue reading In Memory of John Waldal
Our family’s physical mementos: Pencil- As a teacher, I missed seeing my students’ handwriting when school went virtual. Geode rock- to represent the extra family time we got during the pandemic, often exploring together Heart wrapper- to represent all the arts and crafts projects made by the neighborhood kids during lockdown Avalanche Center sticker- getting… Continue reading Our family
In memory of my mom who passed away during COVID June 18, 2020. She loved Angels and gave me this on a key chain. I think she would love to share with your project. Thank you! <3 Debbie Rest in Peace Mom – Love you Forever! xo
Bruce Deacon: 1947-2020
These physical mementos of miniature human body organs are dedicated to all the human lives lost to COVID, most of whom’s organ systems failed them. They are dedicated to the people that died without family around them because of COVID restrictions. They are dedicated to the loved ones of those lost to COVID. They are… Continue reading Organs
At 82, Michael Grote, of Naples, FL passed away from complications of Covid-19 on July 9, 2020.
No one in my family had any sort of haircut in the first year of the pandemic. We finally found a family friend we could hire to come to our house and do haircuts outside even in chilly and breezy weather. Thank goodness for her! She was a trooper. Here are a mini comb and… Continue reading Hair care
I pulled the push-pin out of the plaster wall in my office and took down my 2020 multi-faith calendar. As part reflection, part act of aggression, I cut it apart. How could I collage these images, shapes and numbers to represent my own experience? I work on the Covid ICU at the University of Utah… Continue reading 2020 Multi-Faith Calendar Collage
Prayer is a common intervention to relieve stress and help patients cope during times of crisis and difficulty (Simão, T. P., Caldeira, S., & De Carvalho, E. C. (2016). For some, this act is personal and private, while others find solace in collective prayer. This is particularly true for families of patients, who frequently gather… Continue reading Praying by Zoom
