Today is day 9 of a self-quarantine. My husband was around someone who tested positive for COVID-19, so I was exposed too. I’m sure this has already happened over the course of the past six months, but last Friday it was official and undeniable. I was angry at first. Furious for hours to be quite honest. “Why is this happening now?” I thought to myself. No, I said it out loud. After mourning the loss of socialization for the next 14 days, which also included canceling a dentist appointment that had been on the books for two months and a much needed doctor’s appointment, I got it together. Over a week in, I can honestly say that I have been able to find the silver lining in all of this. The appointments are rescheduled and I am well-rested. Work is picking up and I am ready for it. Over the summer we became more comfortable with many things: going out to eat, spending time with friends and family, shopping, and even a vacation to Colorado. This was a very real reminder that we are not out of the woods yet. Life may feel more “normal” but people are still sick, and it is still okay to slow down.