This week is an emotional one for me and my family.  We’re actually at the two-year mark since my father passed away.  This year, I decided to reflect on him a little differently from last year’s post.  Recently, I have been wondering how my father will react to this pandemic today.  How will he feel about being quarantined in his house?  What would he think about Zoom?  Let’s examine how my father will feel about all of this madness if he was still here.

He will Probably Hate this Quarantine order

If my father was still here, he will probably be a little befuddled about this stay-at-home order.  He will probably get bored easily just staying in the house every day.  I could see him occasionally leaving in and out of the house and driving somewhere.  I could see me and my mom sometimes reminding him to put on his mask.  I could see him watching TV often.  He wouldn’t know what to do with all of this.

He will Probably Not Love Zoom Too Much

I was also hilariously pondering how my father will feel about the popular video conferencing app Zoom.  While my father does like computers and technology, he probably would get tired of the app quickly.  I could see him liking it initially.  But eventually, he probably would miss the face-to-face association with his friends and family.  I could see him being annoyed by the connection issues that the app sometimes has.  Yeah, he would like Zoom, but I can’t see him loving it exactly.

He will Grow Weary of the COVID-19 News Coverage

Another thing about my father is that he will grow very tired of the constant pandemic news coverage.  I can’t say I don’t blame him there.  He will start off watching the news coverage and eventually stop watching it.  I could also see him complaining of the phone with his friends about the constant pandemic coverage.  He will take this virus seriously, but will also get annoyed by the incessant coverage.

He will Draw Close to Jehovah

However, the most important thing my father will do is draw more closer to Jehovah.  I think he will try to tolerate our Zoom meetings.  I think he will pray a lot.  I think he will study the Bible.  I think he will do all he can to maintain his relationship with God.

I miss my father every day.  I miss his sense of humor and his laughter.  But I am happy that at least he doesn’t have to deal with this pandemic madness on earth.  See you soon, Dad. 

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