*This is now closed. Congratulations to Lesley! I hope everyone and their loved ones stay healthy and find little ways to feel some happiness! Special thanks to those of you working outside of the home as an essential worker. We appreciate you!*
Ohm Beads is doing lots of giveaways during the month of April. Today, I’d like to host a giveaway for an Orchid Rain bead. To enter, just tell us how are you doing. Really, that’s it. These are unprecedented times we’re living in. How are you doing these days?
For an added entry, post something pink on Instagram or my Facebook page with the hashtag #ohmpink.
This will stay open for about 24 hours. Tomorrow at around 7:00am EDT, I’ll assign numbers to everyone and then use the random number generator to choose a winner.
I do hope everyone is well! I know several of our bead friends are healthcare or personal support workers and I’d like to thank them for doing what must be an incredibly difficult job.
marthnickbeads 
I m #stayinghome in these quarantene days, doing smart working, cooking, bead playing. I love staying at home, and though this is a difficult time for the whole planet, I m trying to stay positive, have good vibes, have a cuddling time with my dogs, watching my fav series , enjoy what I have.
Time is now, life is now. Keep living, keep smiling. And love!
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Hi Niki! Glad you’re doing well. 3
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Hello dear! I’m doing ok! Teaching my classroom from home these days! Stay safe!!!
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Keep well, Lynda! 4
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Hi! You said tell you how we are doing so I wanted to say..not good! I am scared. I have been trying my best to be positive but that stopped a couple of days ago. I try to keep myself busy, but I just think about how the world is hurting from this virus to fires and just the way people treat each other. I wish I could make it a better place. I hear everyone say “ I have money but I can’t find food” and it makes me want to cry! I don’t have the money and it scares me. I pray that all gets better! I pray hard!! I am sorry for being down. Please forgive me! It’s just the way I feel. Thank you for the giveaway! That is very sweet of you!
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Dear Tiffany, it is certainly a frightening time in everyone’s’ lives. I feel for your situation and so hope things improve for you soon . Sending you a virtual hug. Sarah
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Aww Thank you Sarah! That is very sweet of you! I’m sending you one back! 🤗🥰
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Hi Martha! Me again. Love the beads. Wanted to enter this contest. What a fun way to keep in touch!!
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Miss seeing you, Bonnie! 106
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Don’t apologize at all for being down, Tiffany! Hang in there-it’s not easy sometimes! 5
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Thank you for hosting this giveaway! I’m living in Belgium, and working from home since the 11th of March. I am happy I can still do my job (in an altered version) but I miss being around my colleagues. I try my very best to do everything the government and the scientists ask from us right now but I never had to miss my family before and I find it pretty hard.
If I should win, I would like you to send the bead to someone who works in Healthcare.
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I also miss my colleagues. I miss the daily small interactions with them and I miss having lunch with them. 6
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Hi Martha!
Thank you for this giveaway.
Beautiful bead to win!
I’m doing great! In Malaysia, we hv Movement Control Order.. where citizens can still go out. But only 8am-8pm. And only one person can be in the car 🥺
A lot of things to get use to like cooking more at home, working from home (distraction, distraction and distraction LOL) and travel restrictions.
But I feel it’s ok to stay home at the moment in order for this virus to disappear. Or at least to flatten up the curve.
Hope you and your family are doing great Martha.
Stay safe ❤️
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Thanks Darlie. Glad you’re ok. Before this all started we were thinking of going to Malaysia this summer. Maybe another year! 7
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I’m doing quite well, though a lot of us are anxious for local spread of covid-19 during our spring break in Taiwan. Fingers-crossed we would have the numbers and spread under control.
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Hi Martha, thank you for having this give away. I’m trying to stay positive during this terrible time. I have been home for more then three weeks now. I try to stay busy playing with my beads, online shopping, talking to my friends on instagram and watching movies. I am praying for the world.
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Keep up those positive thoughts! 12
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Good luck to you in Taiwan! 8
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I’m fine… maybe too much.
May I am an hikikomori?
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Glad you’re fine! 9
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Hi Martha,
We are doing ok here, I fill my days pottering in the garden and sometimes walk the dog as part of my daily exercise. Life is pretty good 😊
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Dear Lesley, it’s an accumulation of tiny, perfect or distracting moments in a day which help to bring some doses of contentment. xo
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I’m happy you’re doing okay, Lesley! 10
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Staying Positive & following the rules, I’m a pharmacist so work is essential. In Illinois we aren’t suppose to peak for another couple weeks but praying I don’t bring it home to my family. But the situation is very surreal, I woke up the other day hoping it was all a dream & no threats existed. We are living history & we just have to do our best to follow the rules. I’m mopey some days but okay most days, this will pass. Stay well Martha & everyone 💗
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Dear Lauren, I thank my pharmacists every time I pick up my medications, particularly my Symbicort which is so essential to my survival. I know that the situation in the USA is dire and likely to worsen. You’re understandably worried about the safety of yourself and your family. I acknowledge the risk that front-line workers such as yourself are taking on behalf of humanity and thank you. ❤️
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Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏 one thing’s for sure, I am very grateful all the children at safe at home! (Annoyed with eLearning or not 😂)
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I agree that it’s surreal! Keep well Lauren! 11
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I study at univerzity, but right now, I’m studying at home, our schools are closed. It’s hard to stay at home all the time, but it’s safe!
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Keep safe! 13
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Hello Martha❗️It’s heartening to hear that some people are able to continue relatively normal lives despite this crisis. Here in Israel people my age have been told to stay home as a protective measure and I’ve been obedient – been at home for over two weeks now🙄 Hope it works so that we can return to living our lives🙏 Please keep posting – it helps 🌸
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Glad you’re doing well Judy! This sure isn’t easy! 14
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I live in Italy, I’m lucky because I have a garden to take care of, people who don’t follow the rules make me angry and do what they want! I live strangely .. sometimes I think: But is it ‘true’ what we are experiencing? this experience is painful for everyone, but we will get out of it!
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So true! 15
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Hi Martha! I’m doing fine, at home since 14th March. I was trained to being at home after chemotherapy and few surgeries 😉, so is not so hard for me stay at home. Trying to keep my mind busy, looking series and enjoying #OhminApril. I feel safe staying at home but it worries me a lot how we are going to finish this quarentene. A lot of people only thinks on going out and if everybody goes out together… The virus can spread back and harder 😣. I’m afraid for my parents, friends working on hospitals…
But I try to stay positive most of the time.
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Susana, I think you have the same worries about elderly parents as a lot of us. Take care! 16
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Hello dear
I’m at home to the max. Love it . There r many things to do at home including free exercise live classes on fb fitness first thailand. Keeping updates of current situation is also in routine, not to get stress ,but prepared .
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Glad you’re keeping well! 17
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I’m working long hours in a pharmacy with an immense workload ensuring everyone receives their medication.
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Dear Clare, I share my remarks to Lauren with you as well.
Thank-you for being there, at great risk to yourself in order to help everyone who relies you you. We do appreciate the job you are doing 💜
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I’m hanging in there. I survived some massive job cuts at the hotel I work for, which is good, but it was devastating having to say goodbye to so many friends who’ve become more like family to me over the years. We’re one of the few hotels still open, and only because we function as emergency shelter and temporary housing for first responders who are commuting great distances or isolating away from high-risk housemates. My night shift allows me the luxury of a walk home after curfew, through streets so empty the ambulances don’t even have to turn on their sirens. It’s surreal.
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Wow, that must be quite the feeling at night walking home! Keep well! 19
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You must be exhausted at night, Clare! 18
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I’m at home all days. I’m okay with that, but I’m sad because I’m seeing a huge financial crisis coming in general. I’m worried about people who depends on informal jobs and stores owners, because they are the most affected with all this, since most of our stores are closed now. I hope it finish asap.
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I can’t even imagine how small business owners are doing right now. 20
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This is such a beautiful bead and I like this challenge. Anything which encourages us to focus on positives as opposed to anxiety and fear is a balm.
I have never had this much time at home, to spend reading, sewing, making cotton masks, for friends and family, sewing, beading and quilting and I find it comforting and therapeutic.
As a family, my siblings and our families are chatting daily, sharing favourite songs, photos of our daily walks, activities , pets, meals, recipes., etc. We are filled with long neglected love and admiration for each other.
I know you are still working, and have a young family to be brave for. I wish you strength, peace and good health, Martha.
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Sarah, I’m so glad you are enjoying your time at home. Families are finding new ways to stay in touch. We plan to have Easter dinner over Zoom, with my dad and brother. Keep well Sarah! 21
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I am making masks for all my neighbors. I am a Quiltet so have huge stash of great fabrics. So happy to help out
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It’s nice to be able to share a tiny bit of comfort, isn’t it? You’re so kind 🧡
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So wonderful that you’re making masks. I made one and then my machine went kaput! 22
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Hello Martha,
I’m doing well, hanging out at home with my dog. I walk down to the lake to photograph birds and the landscape. Other activities are editing photos, cleaning camera equipment or reading. Being an introvert, being quarantined really hasn’t bothered me. What does is the suffering of others at this time and the current situation in the world.
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Sara, it’s such a difficult time for so many. I feel lucky to have a home and job right now. Keep well! 23
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In these unprecedented times I feel fear. As a Registered Nurse for 36 years I have never felt fear each day when I report to work. Fear for myself, fear for my coworkers and fear for the frail elderly population that we care for. I pray that I and those I love are together when this is over (if it is ever really over) and are able to talk about this as a memory of times gone by…..
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Dear Mary Rose, I can imagine all the fear and stress you are working with every day. Please know how much we all appreciate your noble and generous call. Nurses have always been my most favourite people 💙
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Oh my, that must be so difficult to head into work! I hope you have all the PPE you need. Keep well! 24
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Thank you for hosting dear Martha! They are gorgeous – what fabulous colours. Why do the 70s come to mind?
I’m ok thank you, and grateful to be in my stage of life where I don’t have elderly parents to worry over or small kids to keep busy. I am blessed to have healthy family, a home, bed, food, and toilet paper! Of course I miss my bead friends in person but we are so fortunate (in some ways!) to have the technology to stay somewhat connected to those we love!
I hope you are hanging in there too. Starbucks and meet ups shall come again!
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Sounds like you’re doing well, Angie. I look forward to the days when we can get out again! 25
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I’m feeling isolated.
Hubby is doing all the shopping, getting my medications, getting my mail… everything.
Because of me having weak damaged lungs he won’t risk me going anywhere there’s a possible chance I could encounter someone unknowingly carringing the dreaded virus.
I’mso very greatful for social media and the great friends I’ve met online 💕
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Oh dear, that must be difficult to stay in all the time. I hoe you and your family stay healthy! 26
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hi! I sit at home a lot these days and work a little because my job is to provide stores with food – so just sit at home will not work))) I try not to think about the bad things and the illness, but it still scares me! Thank you and all the guys from the Ohm team for helping us to distract from dark thoughts a little, ask us to do creative work in different competitions and just please us (fans) with communication)))
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Keep well, Tatyana! 27
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What are we doing on these Quarantine days #StayingHome my family, and I are healthy we stay busy by doing crafts and spending time together? I keep my insanity by playing with my beads. I would love to win this bead. I love Orchids I have 10 of them actually.
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So glad you are healthy! 28
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Hello Martha! I’m from Siberia! While in our city 5 people are infected with the crown virus. And with us everything is just beginning! Most people do not comply with quarantine and continue to walk as if nothing had happened. I sit at home and miss yoga. I think to try to train people online. I hope that everything will be fine with us.
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Best of luck to you, Margarita! 29
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Hello! Greetings from Malaysia. We are also currently being ordered to stay at home during this period by the government. I am staying with my elderly parents who both are working in the healthcare department. Although I am at home, it’s a pity that I couldn’t spend much time with them, we try to isolate from each other as much as possible and practice social distancing in fear of spreading the virus. Time at home gives me plenty of time to reflect and relax, and a time to slow down from my usual busy work schedule (and play with beads!) It’s amazing that OHM beads is hosting giveaway this month and giving an opportunity for this wonderful community to interact. I pray a lot at home, especially during this Holy Week, hoping that this pandemic will come to an end soon so that we can all spend more quality time with our dear friends and family! Sending my thoughts and love to you and your family too, Martha!
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Best wishes to you and your parents, Michelle! 30
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I’m #stayinghome in these quarantene days, doing smart working, cooking … and I’m waiting for my baby girl who will be born in June!
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Good luck to you and your baby! 31
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Today I struggle with chronic pain but at the same time tell myself it could be worse. I clap along with the world for all of out crucial services and also for the people that are in hospital fighting their own battle. These spectacular beads are saying to me today ‘After the rain comes the sun’ and be kind to each other even if it is from a distance for now. Thank you for this opportunity Martha. Take care, stay safe, stay well x
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Thanks for the well wishes, Martine! I hope you can keep healthy and happy. 32
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Honestly, I should be doing great. We are all healthy, my husband and I both still have our jobs, And the kids are doing great with online learning. I already work from home, so it’s not as big of a change for me as it is for others. We are so incredibly lucky! But the truth is, my anxiety is through the roof. I miss my mom, I miss hanging out with my best friend and I started crying the other day for no reason. I never realized how much “going” I do in a week- taking kids to dance or music lessons, running to the store for one or two things, doing a quick store visit for work, etc. I always complained about it and now I wish we could go to dance! I miss my dance mom friends so much! I’m not sure I’ll ever look at those things the same way ever again.
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I absolutely understand what you are saying. Today I was allowed to go in my school for 15 minutes to retrieve anything I needed. Just driving there was so weird but so pleasant. I miss my work colleagues a lot, and while we can chat online, it’s just not the same. 33
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Hi, I live in Italy and more precisely in the province of Rome. The situation in my country is fairly calm even if there are cases of covid unfortunately. I live it with anxiety, agitation and fear. a situation like this never experienced on my skin. yes he is at home, precautions are used when going out and the worst thing is that we look at each other as if we were plagued. all over the world many victims, young and old, weak and fragile people … but nobody is immune can affect everyone. At home I get distracted by cooking, reading, playing with my old dog, my partner. yes it is about groups, it communicates from all over the world also thanks to our common interests. Thanks Ohm for this beautiful initiative and thanks to all of you for cheering us up the days and giving us a bit of leisure making us distracted. the motto for everyone is .. everything will be fine..prego for all of us.
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I wish you much good health and happiness! 34
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Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway! I just love the gorgeous colour of this bead!
I’m doing alright as can be, I suppose. I’m home isolating with my husband and twin toddlers. Both my husband and I are working from home, which combined with keeping two two year olds entertained, is very difficult. I miss my parents, my friends, my colleagues. I can’t wait for this all to just be over! I wish I could wake up and it was all just a bad dream.
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It really does seem like a bad dream, doesn’t it? I can’t imagine trying to work at home with two toddlers, oh my! 35
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Since I´m a freelancer and don´t get any new orders, so I´ve run out of work by now. I´m at the end of my fifties but my health is perfectly fine. I don´t suffer from pulmonological or cardial diseases, nor form high blood pressure or diabetes. That could all be worse. But I hope this will be over soon. Good that OHM does all the give-aways. This is really sweet in these difficult times.
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I also hope this will be over soon. Keep well! 36
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Martha, I love this bead! 😍
I hope you’re doing well. I’m safe, well and hanging in! I try to focus on all the little blessings every day. There are so many when you look for them! 😉🙏
Thanks to you and Ohm for this amazing giveaway! 🥰💕
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Glad you’re doing well, Rita! 37
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Hi Martha, thank you for hosting this giveaway! I’ve been at home for a couple of weeks now because my university is closed. Luckily I’m still able to work from home with the same counting for my job as a math tutor. The bright side is that I’m able to spend some more time with my younger sisters and parents than usual at home and all the challenges from Ohm are keeping me busy and bring out more of my creative side, which I love😊
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I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying your time at home! 38
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Hiya! I think I’m doing ok. I’m essential so I have to go to work but I Decon before i go home as best as possible. 🙂
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Glad you’re doing ok! 39
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I had to stay home for 10 days after waking up one morning with a bit of a sore throat – which was gone the next day. Staying in and having to cook for myself got old pretty fast! Plus all the good snacks were gone by day three and I had to get creative! Our weather has still been quite wintery so staying inside hasn’t been too much of a hardship.
But now I’m back to work and life is just as busy as it normally is. I’m staying home more so I’ve dusted off my treadmill and am trying to be a runner again. Tomorrow is my birthday – my family is going to eat cake with me while on an online video chat instead of getting together. That might be our new way of gathering together for a while.
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My family will also be dining online at Easter. Happy Birthday to you! 40
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I “stay at home” and only make little walks to the corner with my dog. I am most of the time cooking, eating and watching the turquish novels/series ❤️😊.
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Keep healthy! 41
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I am doing yoga (30 Days of Yoga with Adrienne on YouTube), reading (some great suggestions from @mcctrish), going for walks (staying 2 metres apart from people), puzzles, and trying to keep a positive mindset!
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Sounds like you’ve got this under control, Susan! 42
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I’m exhausted! I work in healthcare and we are all working long hours, sometimes no end in site. I know from the time I walk in until the time I leave that it will be chaos! We are all just trying to do the best we can with what we have! I’m trying to my best to keep my cool, not lose patience and extend grace to myself and everyone. I’m worried about our residents, they are so fragile. This virus has taken some of them from us and my heart just breaks, knowing their families weren’t able to be with them. I worry about my coworkers, their families, my family. We all have loved ones who are susceptible to this illness. I’m praying each and every night for our world, that this will soon be over and we can all live our lives and not be so scared.
I am learning to appreciate the small things…. calling my mom every day, spending time with my husband (even if it’s just to watch tv or sleep), spending time at home not doing much aka Self Care! I’m still enjoying all my beads and bead friends of course!
I hope our entire bead community and their families are staying safe! ❤
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Sending hugs and love! You are doing a great job! ❤️
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Hang in there Ash. I can only imagine what a difficult time you’re going through right now. I hope you stay healthy. Take care of yourself! 43
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We are doing well, as we are in a bad age group my children are doing our shopping and every other errand they can think of. This is making us a little housebound and crazier than usual.
We have started walking each day to burn off some energy and of course organizing, binge watching tv, reading and my husband had tried his hand at baking!!
I am enjoying catching up with bead friends on Instagram and admiring their lovely collections!!
Our church is doing everything on FB so we don’t miss anything except other people. I know we will come out of this with a whole different set of whatis important and we probably neede that!!
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That’s a good point about how we will realize what’s important after all of this! 44
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I’m at home, lost the number of days… Boring but safe. I try to keep myself busy reading and watching films. Hoping the best but worried for the people working in supermarkets, hospitals, etc….
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Yes, we are all appreciative of people working outside of the house right now! 45
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Teleworking, hate it but I’m safe, hoping everyone stays safe as well.
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Glad your safe! 46
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I’m at home with my family. We’re watching lots of movies and series and I’m reading a lot too. Waiting and praying for better days.
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Keep well! 47
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Hello, I am staying safe; however, I am missing my First Grade Class a lot. This is one of my favorite colors. I hope you staying safe.
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I am missing seeing my kindergarten class as well. Stay safe! 48
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Hi.
Well what am I doing…
Still working!
I work for a food store company (Rewe) in germany.
My husband is a male nurse and my son is 7 years old.
Well we school him from home now, cause schools and daycare is closed.
So we work 24/7 right now if you wanna see it this way.
Its difficult…but we have to stay strong.
Stay healthy everyone we are all in this together.
Kind regards from germany
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Stephanie, what a difficult time for your family! I hope you all stay healthy! 49
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I’m home, safe with my family and I’m ok. My introverted nature doesn’t mind the changes (when it wasn’t something I wasn’t already doing anyway, hermit that I am 😅) but I definitely have moments most days, when the uncertainty or gravity of the numbers or the struggles of too many across the globe really sinks in, where I become completely overwhelmed. But it does pass, usually with the help of a good cry or a cuddle from my dog or a silly, wonderful, distracting activity like #OHMinApril.
I think we’re all kinda riding on this anxious edge of emotion and there’s some strange beauty in knowing that it’s shared and that we are not alone in this. Maybe we’re more together than ever. Thank you, Martha! My heart is with you and to everyone out there: stay safe 💕
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Emily, it really is overwhelming sometimes, isn’t it? So maybe people have lost their jobs and others who are working outside of the house are taking such a risk. I hope you and your family keep well! 50
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Love the Ohmily! We are all safe and well. Very glad not to be city folks. Forsythia is in bloom and daffodils are opening up. It’s very difficult to believe everything is such a mess. We are all working from home. I need to start going in to the lab once a week starting next week but with limited number allowed in the building.
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Stay safe Elizabeth! I’m sure it will seem strange going into the lab with a limited number of people. 51
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I’ve been working A LOT the past few weeks because I work in food supply! But this week I finally have reduced hours so I’m happy to spend time with my friends and family (6 feet apart of course!) I’ve been doing SO MUCH gardening, the flowers are keeping me happy 🙂 and last night I collected so much dry wood from my yard that I started a bon fire. It was the most peaceful moment I’ve had in the past month ♡
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Glad you could take some downtime for yourself! 52
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I’m doing fine, thank you for asking. I’m a banker so I’m still working, although our lobby is closed to customers. Most days I’m on the phone, helping scared people navigate their banking digitally so they can stay safe, socially distanced. Take care of yourself and thank you for hosting today!
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That must be an emotionally draining job right now. Keep well! 53
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I’m home, house working, feed my baby, I still working at home.
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Keep well! 54
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Hello 😊 this is so sweet of you to check in with everyone. I’m doing ok to be honest. I am working in a healthcare facility and while it’s stressful to go out in the world, I am so grateful to be working when so many others cannot. I am getting less shifts as they have all the regular staff on deck and thankfully no one has gotten sick. So money is a stress. I am spending today at home with my two year old and that makes everything seem wonderful. She is such a bright spot in these hard times. I am trying to stay grateful that I am working, and currently living with extended family. So we have a little commune and get to see each other everyday. It’s the little things that are getting me through.
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I’m happy you are doing okay. Keep well! 55
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I am scared. My husband needs surgery to remove a blockage in his bowel from Crohn’s but it’s canceled and we have no idea when it will be! My 90 year old mother is locked in the nursing home she lives in and we cannot visit here anymore. How long will this go on? I am very sad.
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Oh Trudy, I’m sorry to hear all this. What a scary time for you! Big hug! 56
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Hi Martha,
Thank you for this giveaway in these morally difficult time !
I’m living in France, and we are #stayinghome since 3 weeks now. I have the chance to have a big garden and I can be outside to garden or reading and lounging in the sun on my terrace.
I’m scared when I have to go out to do my necessities shopping. And I stress more for my sons who are very close to Paris, region very affected!!
I am thankfull and admire all those who continue to work for the survival of all!
Stay safe!
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I’m glad you have a garden to enjoy. I hope your family stays well! 57
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Oh wauw, so much comments.. you have a lot too read :’)
Great to read so many people are doing fine! 🙂 I am fine too,.. its a weird time but I think everything situation also brings something positive. I read the book Hygge (a swedisch lifestyle) and its about to go more offline, make your home feel really comfortabele, playing bordgames etc. Back to ‘basic’ and enjoy your family. Its really great! I feel so much more relaxed than before. I am gonna try to hold on to this lifestyle when corona passes.
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I’m glad you’re doing well! 58
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Hi Martha, thank you for having this giveaway. I am in Melbourne, Australia. Been at home for nearly 4 weeks, spending quality time with family and working from home which keeps me busy. Although we are living in unprecedented times, and are facing into uncertainty about how we will come out of this, I am choosing to stay positive. Feeling very grateful and thankful for everything I have in this season, and that those I love are safe.
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Glad you’re enjoying your time at home. Keep well! 59
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Hello Martha
Thank you for this wonderful giveaway. In France too it is a disaster. I’m staying at home. I take this opportunity to cook, read and play with my pearls. I am lucky to live in a house and have a garden. I think of the people who have to go out to work and I admire them. Take care of yourself and stay at home
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Yes, France seems to be hard hit! Keep well! 60
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Hi Martha!
Thank you for the giveaway and for asking us to share how we’re doing!
I’m doing quite well. My brother did get very sick with corona symptoms, but as almost no one in my country gets tested we can’t be sure. My family went into self-quarantine, but I still have to go to my job everyday.
The upside is that I actually still have a job, and with all meetings cancelled I don’t have to do so much overtime anymore. Which left me with some time to try and take up jogging. Unfortunately my legs didn’t really agree with me and almost 3 weeks later my ankles still give me a lot of trouble. I did buy better shoes so as soon as my ankles stop hurting I will give it another go.
And how are you doing?
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I’m glad you’re doing well, Laura. My family is well, thanks. My husband and I are both teachers and working from home right now. I miss seeing friends and family though. Keep safe! 61
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Hi Martha! Thank you so much for replying! It must have taken so long to reply everyone, but I really appreciate it. It’s too bad you can’t see your friends and family, but I’m glad you guys are safe!
Love,
Laura
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Me and my family are having a stable time during the outbreak. It has been really boring to not go outside and have fun but I knew this was for our safety. I have been baking cakes and taking photos of Beads. I hope the outbreak would end soon. Stay safe, everyone ❤️
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I’m glad your family is doing well. Stay safe! 62
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I’m having a rough time. My patient is getting worse and worse and I’m not getting much help, and my own health is (non-covid-related) up in the air. I’m trying to keep my anxiety in check, but it’s just all a lot too much for me. Hope you are well and staying safe!
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Oh dear. I’m sending you well wishes and a big hug! 63
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Deep in the heart of Texas here, all is well for the most part. I am a homebody by nature so it hasn’t been hard for me to stay put. My husband is the same. When all of this started, my 24 year old daughter who lives with us was going stir crazy. This week, however, she is texting her friends LESS, and is using the phone instead…YAY! – much better method of communication when you can hear the voice of your friends! Now we are all going for nature hikes. I find myself praying for the safety of all health personnels, victims of the virus and any other illness, those who have passed, and their families. Not to mention all of the people in other countries that are experiencing the same. I also pray for everyone who has had to close their small business and who has lost their job, and all those who do not know if they’ll have a job when this is over. Lots of good shall come out of this too! Stay strong & safe everyone! XOXO
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I’m glad you’re doing well and like you I also feel badly for those having a tough time. Stay safe! 64
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I’m fine, stay at home with my family, in smart working, trying to get my oldest daughter to do her homework while the little one always wants to play!!! I eat, cook (not much, my husband is better!), clean…and the days pass all the same! Waiting to gradually resume daily life! #staysafe #stayathome
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It is such a weird feeling how each day feels the same, isn’t it? Keep well! 65
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Thanks for hosting this giveaway. I always enjoy your blog. I am fine, teaching art remotely which sounds as strange as it is. Stay safe, thanks again for #ohmpink.
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Thanks for the kind words, Susan. How interesting that you are teaching art remotely! Keep well! 66
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Hey, I’m doing okay. Kids are losing school-from-home concentration. Hope everyone stays safe, home, and healthy! Hang in there.
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Yeah, it’s really hard for kids right now! Keep well! 67
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Hello,
I’m a health care worker so I am still working at the Psychiatric Emergency room where I am employed. Luckily my husband is working from home now which I am happy about. I’m doing okay. Washing my hands and wearing a mask at work and when out in public. I really miss volunteering at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and seeing all of my Zoo friends, keepers and animals….. I especially miss seeing the Koalas ! Yesterday I did have a little crying episode, but today Cleveland Metroparks Zoo had an online education program about the Koalas so that was great to see !
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I will check out the Cleveland Zoo online education program. Thafor the tip! Keep well! 68
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Hi,
I’m working from home, and have been for the last three weeks. I live in Michigan, and we’re in the top three states with the number of cases. This has been surreal. My son is working at Meijer to stock the shelves, and I worry that he will get sick, but so far, nothing. Trying to help the restaurants by getting take-out. I do miss the people I work with.
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I also miss my co-workers. Hope your family stays healthy! 69
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I’m #stayhome compliant. I’m a transplant patient. Trying to stay sane and jeep a clear head. Sunshine helps. Some days are hard and depressing honestly. I will be glad when it’s over. But what will the world look like when it is?
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Oh Stormy, yes, you definitely must stay home. I hope you can keep in good spirits. Hang in there! 70
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Hi Martha,
Thank you for doing a giveaway. Everyone can use a happy diversion. I am doing pretty well. I wasn’t working this semester because I am an adjunct and my class didn’t make. I was bummed about that until the pandemic really took hold. Now we are just waiting to find out if my husband will be furloughed from his job or not. So like many others, we are staying home and watching our money carefully. I hope everyone stays safe and well.
Carolla
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Keep well, Carolla! 71
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We are all doing good, really tired of this crap. I just wish it would go away already. I hope everyone good health and be safe. Do something for your mind to keep sane. Stay home.
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It’s not easy some days! Our world has been turned upside down , it seems like. Keep well! 72
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I am doing ok. My family is home and healthy. My friends are doing well. I am still working and so is my husband. We have plenty of food and toilet paper. My dog is getting spoiled and we are still able to go out for walks. During these times, could a person really ask for more? Playing with beads is such a welcome distraction. The bead you designed is so beautiful. I hope you and your friends and family are all doing well.
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We are well thanks and I’m glad you are too! 73
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Hello, Martha,
What a lovely offer for today! We are doing well, thanks, staying home and obeying the rules. Using Instacart for our groceries. And, thank heavens, we can have our prescriptions mailed to us. We are staying positive throughout this time. So glad we have social media to stay in touch with friends, family, and those who share our interests.
All our best to everyone!
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Happy you’re doing well! 74
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Hi Martha,
I am doing ok. I see posts, stories, and the hard work of all of the nurses, doctors, CNAs, hospital janitors, etc. (Anyone who works in a hospital) and I feel for them. I feel guilty as well because these people put literally their lives on the line every day for others. My company has also recently been discussing changes they are making due to loss of income and it is scary. I hope these times end soon and we make it out stronger and better, but I think ultimately it will take lots of time and work to get back to where we were.
Thanks to you and Ohm hosting these giveaways, discussions and open forums.
Erika
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Erika, I’m glad to hear you are doing okay. Keep well! 75
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nothing special I guess. I saw it coming…everything and everyone was so fast, menkind so selfish and we have turned into so agressive species…Earth had to do something about it. Don´t think people will agree with me, but it is my opinion.
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I think a lot of people feel that way. Keep well! 76
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I’m in healthcare so still working— I have a station in my garage where I take everything off , put on a robe, then take a shower. My husband has shaved his beard so he can wear a mask. We have a puppy adopted from Humane society— she keeps my teenage boys very busy— her name is Reishi— like the mushroom. I’m doing Telemedicine visits with patients in the office- I don’t think our world will be the same after this. I take heart in everyone pulling together during this tough time!
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Sabrina, we are all thankful for people like you who are keeping our world going. Stay healthy! 77
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I’m doing fine. I go to the office where I’m working every second day. The other day I can work at home. For the case me or my colleague get infected with corona the other one is safe and can keep our job alive as because of this working schedule we don’t meet in person. I’m happy that I can still do my job.
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That is very interesting! Stay safe! 78
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I’m staying home with my husband and two kids. I never know how the day is going to be, if a nice or stressful one. Sometimes it is great to be quiet, I cook something nice, we play board games or watch a movie together, homeschooling runs smoothly, the house cleaning end up being pleasent and I manage to focus on my work. Other days all the news from the world seem to loud to bear. Boredom takes the lead, everyone is irritated. Homeschooling and housework seem endless and I’m unable to focus or find purpose on anything I do. There is one thing that has been stable throughout these days: I’m aware of how lucky I am to even have the chance to stay home with the ones I love the most, not having to worry rather I’m loosing my job or not. These times have been overwhelming and I am giving up on trying to figure out man kind (all the politics in the crisis just make everything more devastating). Instead, I’ve been trying to figure out my own limits, my own paradoxes… and how I can make things work on my own little kingdom.
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I think you’ve described how a lot of people feel, Marina. I hope you and your family stay well! 79
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Starting the fourth week of working at home – I’m somewhat introverted, so it’s not a huge change, although I’m very easily distracted. My children are adults but haven’t left home yet, so that’s a worry relieved. My spouse is disabled and a higher-risk, so I’m doing all the grocery shopping, although for the county north of us they’ve recommended not even going out for groceries for the coming week – I hope we have enough. Doing my best to keep as positive as possible – started playing Pokemon Go again, watching shows with the kids, trying to keep spouse cheered up. Thank you for this giveaway, it’s nice to look forward to see who wins!
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It sounds like you’ve got things under control, Leeane. I hope you and your family stay well! 80
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I’m doing downtime, reminding myself what it is just to be. I’m doing crafts (currently paper-cutting) & finding a sense of myself again in this mad new world, after a long period of suffering with poor mental health. I’m doing appreciation for the many things in life I seldom have time to notice & that I’m grateful for. I’m doing random acts of kindness, helping vulnerable neighbours & volunteering for our NHS as a GoodSAM, as well as still working as a key worker in emergency services. This week I’m on leave, but I kinda like the opportunity this crises as brought for quiet reflection & working from home. I’m doing hope that this will bring positive change & a brave new world!
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Random acts of kindness sound just wonderful, Beth. A great way to keep up the spirits of others and yourself. Keep well! 81
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I am doing ok! I already work from home for an industry that is considered critical so the hours are now even longer and the stress is even more real. I am exhausted at the end of the day and then make a late dinner for my family. It is very difficult to wrangle the kids to continue learning. I worry more for my sisters and their husbands who are in the front lines treating COVID patients with homemade masks and little protective wear. My brother in law just shaved his hair so that he can clean his head and face with hand sanitizer when he leaves a COVID patients room as he is not provided a protective gown or head coverage and is using a homemade mask. We won’t even talk about what they all do to get out of scrubs before they can enter their homes. That is crazy to have to be exposed like that working in a hospital but they do the best they can:(. So, I count my blessings and have had the honor of caring for our high risk parents so I can give them peace of mind to focus on saving lives as they risk their own. True courage is putting your life at risk for others. I love OHM and the joy they bring to the world! Everyone stay safe and healthy and respect social distancing and wearing masks to slow down the spread and to respect our first responders. God bless them all!
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Oh my goodness, Ruth, I wish I could send some PPE your way! I hope you and your family stay healthy! 82
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I’m actually doing great!! I have more time for my hobbies right now which I really like! Aside from learning for exams it’s super. Everybody stay safe!
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I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying the time at home! Keep well! 83
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It’s such a strange and surreal time that we’re experiencing! It feels like a movie most of the time. I’m lucky because, even if I’ve not seen my parents since the 9th of March, I know they’re well and that they take care of themselves. Unfortunately many elderly died, so our fears are mainly directed at them. I have a garden and a house to clean, and a husband to cook for, so my days are filled with many little things to do. I hope it ends soon, but not because I don’t like staying at home, but because the thought of many people dying alone is unbearable.
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I try not to think about that, it’s just so heartbreaking. Keep well! 84
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Hi, today not too bad. I take this day by day. Hope everyone else is safe and ok and is sick, hope you and your family recover quickly.
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We are well, thanks and I’m glad you are too. 85
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I’ve been stuck at home for the past few weeks, working from home at the moment. I guess it’s not that bad since I have my Facebook friends and I’m more introverted anyway. I also spent 8 years stuck at home due to my chronic health issues in the past so one could say I’m used to isolation. The hardest thing is chronic fatigue that I’ve been battling for years and it prevents me from doing much so I spend lots of time on internet and cuddling with my dogs. I also need to feed my bead addiction at least once in a while so getting any new bead mail would really cheer me up 🙂
I hope you are all well and healthy!!!
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I’m glad you have dogs to cuddle with. Keep well! 86
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Hello everyone! I am doing fine generally, ok, I lost my job because of that stupid Virus and I have to plan life and things around different, but I am still happy that I saw my family in Bulgaria at January and I came back to my husband in Greece just 3 weeks before that all started… Trying to stay calm and positive, looking after my little son and Thank God I live a small village in the mountains, so the forest behind is our escape every beautiful day!🙏 Praying for all of the people out there! Greetings from Rhodes island, Greece
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Glad you are back with your family and that you can enjoy some nature. Keep well! 87
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Ciao Marta! honestly I really like these days at home: I cook many good things together with my husband and my son; I buy and read a lot of books; I buy beads online (my wallet has lost weight in this period !!); I sleep … I’m resting and doing the things I love, enjoying family and home. i’m really fine. I wish everyone to be well and maybe even to win! I send you a hug!!
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Glad you are doing well! 88
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I’m staying home such as everyone in this period. I spend my days keeping me busyby teaching online, cooking, reading and buying online ohm beads! Thanks for this wonderful giveaway……hope to win! Happy Easter to everybody!
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Happy Easter to you, too! 89
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Hello bead friends!
Thank you Ohm and @mathnickbeads.com for this challenge day.
As a healthcare worker, I am feeling worried yet optimistic and thankful.
Worried for my patients as I try to help them with supporting their breathing. Worried for my coworkers as I try to do it without exposing them or myself to this sickness. Worried that I might bring it home to my family.
Yet optimistic as we work as a team to practice safe airway drills and patient care, develop plans for preserving precious PPE resources and flattening the curve.
Mostly though, I am thankful. Thankful that my family is safe and well. Thankful that I haven’t lost my job and can support them. Thankful that despite these challenges, I see kindness everyday.
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Keep healthy, Lisa and thanks for all that you do! 90
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Doing ok. Staying home and trying to help the teachers homeschool my 3 kids (a third grader and two kindergarteners). It’s exhausting!! I really have no idea how teachers do this everyday!!
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I hear you! I have a class of 28 kindergarteners and am usually exhausted after school! LOL! Keep well! 91
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Hello!
I am at home all the time, but I enjoy it, I can spend more time with my family! 🙂
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Glad you are doing well! 92
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Gorgeous bead!!
I’m working on a lot of online projects and staying safe at home. Keeping positive and trusting that all will be well soon!
Thanks To you and Ohm for this giveaway!
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Glad you’re doing well, Rita! 93
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Hello Dear ❤
I have 1,5 year old son,an d I always teaching and playing with him all day 🥰☝️
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I’m glad you are happy! Keep well! 94
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All okay here! Three weeks working from home now and counting …Mirjam
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Stay safe Mirjam! 95
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How am I doing today? How are you doing today? Today has been another trying day for me to be honest, my brother-in-law has been missing for 14 days and we are desperate to find him or any information on where we he is.
As for my in-home quarantine (stayathome), I’m already used to being homebound, I have severe rheumatoid arthritis, so being homebound is my norm, and I’m fortunate that I’ve gotten used to it and I’ve found ways to live happily with the limitations I have. In fact they don’t even feel like limitations anymore, it is just another day for me. Another difficulty that I’ve been facing, is I’m a registered nurse, and I had to leave my hospital career back and 2016 due my rheumatoid arthritis. Only another nurse, medical professional, civil servant, etc. could understand how frustrating it is not to be able to be out there to help all the wonderful people that are facing COVID-19 everyday. So everyday I pray that some miracle will get me back to work again as a nurse, even if just temporarily, just to help. I pray everyday that my brother-in-law comes home, he is so dearly missed, His four-year-old son especially need some back home! Where ever you are Barry, we are praying for you! That’s honestly how I’m feeling today….
I am sorry if I sound down, I just have alot on my plate as I’m sure many other people do as well
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Don’t apologize at all for sounding down, you have a lot on your plate right now! I do hope your BIL is found quickly and safe. What a horrible time for your family! 96
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Overall we are doing well. I won’t lie and say we aren’t impacted by what is going on (and of course the longer this goes on, the scarier it is getting) but we are most importantly healthy and together.
Linda
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Glad you’re doing well, Linda. Keep well! 97
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Hi Martha, thanks to you and Ohm for hosting this giveaway!
We are doing ok here on Maui. Staying at home to be safe. We do walk the dogs down to the beach, it is so strange to see it mostly empty, you are not allowed to sit or stay. Most of the tourist are gone because you are under a 14 day quarantine upon arrival from a flight.
I have been making some masks to give to the grocery store clerks, I think we have forgotten they are putting themselves at risk too.
Stay safe
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Isn’t that amazing that you’re not allowed to sit on the beach. These are really usual times! Keep well! 98
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Hi Martha & everyone,
I’ve been up & down as I know many of us are feeling this way right now.
I am trying to remain positive with being a nurse working in the hospital- where we’ve had to cope with the many changes ongoing due to the Pandemic. I am hopeful that we have PPE when I am back to work next week. Thank you to everyone for staying home, social distancing, hand washing – not touching your face and doing all you can to flatten the curve.
Also- thank you Martha & OHMbeads for having April give away- to keep our spirits up. It also has people talking about how they are coping & that is a good thing.
I wish you all safe.
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Oh my goodness, how awful that you don’t have PPE! I hope you, your co-workers and family all stay healthy! 99
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The last time I worked we were having to reuse face shields….so here is hoping that it isn’t worse but better
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Hi.
I’m stressed and anxious, as everyone is and experiencing the joy of apartment hunting. Virtual tours are not the same. Hope you’re well and thanks for the chance at a pretty bead. Take care 🌻.
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That must be very tricky to find an apartment without being able to go inside. Good luck to you! 100
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Thanks Martha. It’s interesting but not recommended. 😉 Take car, Ann
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Hi
Here in my corner of the world, I’m doing fine so far. I’m a stay at home parent to 4 and an introvert, so being home all the time is normal for me. Only change that has really affected me so far is the kids being home from school and not knowing which grocery items will be out stock.
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Sounds like you’ve got this, Neve. Hope you all stay healthy! 101
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Hello Martha, how are you doing over there? Singapore has implemented stricter measures with effect from yesterday (named as Circuit Breaker), non essential businesses are closed, everybody is to work from home, no social gathering is allowed and the schools will start home based learning from today. I am well and already used to staying at home since I quit my job 2 years ago. Trying to go back to more bead playing and avoid looking at the daily depressing news. I hope everybody will take this very seriously to win the battle over this nasty virus so that life can be back to normal again. You take care too!
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Wow, I’m thinking of you over there Ching Ching! We had hopes of visiting SG this summer, but I’m sure that won’t be happening now. Stay well! 102
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Thank you for asking Martha. It goes up and down here. My husband and I working from home with 3 kids in the house. It is not easy, but I consider us very lucky to have work and our health. I send love to all of you out there. We will get through this together. Stay safe!
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Glad you’re coping well, Holly. Stay safe! 103
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Hello Martha🌸 missing family and friends overseas during such difficult times so I decided to self medicate, one slice of cake 🍰 a day every day for the last few weeks has helped keep my spirits up💓 Stay safe and positive 💕🍰💕🤭💕😘
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You always make me laugh, Solena! Keep well! 104
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Honestly I’m not doing ok at all. The last two years caused me a lot of stress and depression. At one point I had seven other people living with me, my husband and my daughter for five months; four of them were kids. I was the only one employed. 2020 hit, everyone moved out, I had hope. Then Covid19 happened and it has sent my anxiety; which I didnt think I had; skyrocketing. Now I’m paranoid everyday because I’m “essential”. I just want a break so bad.
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Oh Jacquelyn, what a difficult time you’ve had. I hope you and your family can stay healthy! 107
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Health is a difficult thing to control♥️ I’ve been fighting for the last 10 years.
ALl we can do is stay positive and think how lucky we are to have food, shelter and a great bead community 💕💕💕💕
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Keep well Solena! 💕203
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I live in Italy and I stay home because of the lockdown but I’m fine, my Little daughter keeps my busy and happy
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I’m glad you’re healthy and happy, Amy! 105
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Hi Martha! Thank you for hosting this giveaway and Ohm for doing this. We have been in a lockdown for a month and it has been quite taxing on the country’s financial and personal individually. My husband and I would normally eat out as it is cheaper but due to the lockdown, not an option. On the bright side, I have managed to declutter our storage, read 2 books and learn to cook more! I can’t go out due to my current health issue. Not even for groceries makes me a bit edgy as I have been home bound for 2months .
Meanwhile, stay safe everyone and love to all Ohmies!
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Glad you’re looking at the bright side, Esther! 108
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This time quarantined at home has made me appreciate what I have around me…..wether it’s my pretty bead collection, my family or even hearing from family and friends! I am newly engaged and getting married in October so I have definitely been Miss Martha Stewart in the kitchen!
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Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! 183
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Hello! I’m fine. I want to walk, of course, but I observe quarantine. I cook a lot of food, eat a lot of food. After quarantine I will have to buy clothes of a new size …
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I hear you!! 184
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Hello,
I live in Florida and we’ve been home practicing social distancing since March 20th. My son was in the hospital for a few nights and I wasn’t allowed to stay with him or even go into the hospital for a visit. He has sickle cell anemia and was having a really bad pain crisis that required hospitalization. It broke my heart not being with him but thankfully he’s home now, after testing negative for Corona virus. I’ve been working on my bead log/inventory list and filling in a few gaps here and there. I think it’s important to have it as a personal touch to my collection and a way for my children to know exactly what I’m leaving behind. The pandemic has me hoping for the best but preparing for the worst! Oh yeah, I don’t think I have any pink beads so my #OHMPINK post might be four legged friend related! lol
God Bless you all,
-Andrea
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What a difficult time for you and your son! I hope you and your family remain healthy. 185
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Hi Martha!
I love your bead bracelet masterpieces! We are doing as well as we can. The news is pretty depressing but I have hope that things will soon get better. Hope you and your family are hanging in there. Be well. Be safe. Thank you for the bead giveaway.
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Thanks Karen! It’s a difficult time for all, isn’t it? Keep well! 186
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Hi Martha
I have been working from home since March 16. Most of the time I’m okay. I try to keep a positive attitude but at times it’s so difficult. Sometimes I’m really sad, watching my favorite time of year, Spring, the season I look forward to all year, just pass me by. But, I’m thankful that I have my family, lots of food, toilet paper 😂😂😂 and so far we’re all healthy. I pray that one morning I’ll wake up and it will just have been a horrible nightmare. Anyway, you and your family stay safe Martha.
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Thanks and how nice to see another Martha as it’s not a very common name! I’m glad you’re trying to keep a positive attitude and remain well! 187
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I am doing as well as I can. I am scared being immunocompromised with my area rapidly getting more cases of COVID.
I am having a cold or allergies that I can’t kick. I’m hugging my doggies now and hoping to get even a little bit of normalcy back in my life.
My other half is working from home and every other week I’m helping his daughter with online learning and assignments (it is a hot mess). The weeks in between no schoolwork is okay with her mom. It makes it harder at our house but I care too much to let her fail.
Loving the spring weather and now want plants. And reading in the sun with the doggies.
I hope everyone is well!
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Hang in there. It sounds like you’re making the best of a tough situation. Keep well! 204
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Hi Martha,
Thanks for doing this giveaway. I am doing ok . I have good days and bad days at work but I am thankful that I still have a job right now . I am also thankful I am able to care for the elderly at my work at this time. Our facility is on lockdown so no one is allowed in to visit . I try to bring a bit of cheer to my patients during this time as they can’t see their families. I am hopeful for the day when things begin to improve. How are you doing? I hope well. Take Care and keep safe🤗!
Jennifer (missbunchabeads)
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Jennifer, your patients are so lucky to have you! I’m sure seeing your lovely smile helps to comfort them. Please take care of yourself! 205 💕
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Hi Martha 🙂
Thank you for this lovely giveaway, the bead is stunning!
It’s harder these days, I still go to work, even though almost everything is closed. In my free time, I like to check your Instagram 😀 I wish you a lot of health, stay safe 🙂
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Thank you! Please stay safe yourself and keep up your happy spirits! 206💕
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Keep well from Italy. ❤
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Thanks, hope you stay safe! 207
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