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Covid-19

We are currently facing a Covid-19 scare.  It is a new virus that started in China a few months ago and it is just starting to come to Utah.  There is a lot of concern and media hype and stores are running out of toilet paper and basic supplies.  Last night the Utah Jazz was supposed to play the OKC Thunder.  Both teams ended up walking off the court before tip off and an announcement was made that Rudy Gobert had tested positive for the virus.  


It was kind of shocking news to get.  Things are now changing by the hour.  Nothing surprises us.  Today we were told that Donovan Mitchell, another Jazz player, also tested positive.  The Murray School district announced school would close and transition to home school for the time being.  We are waiting to hear from Granite but I am guessing they will follow suit.  Russell has a work trip planned next week to Simi Valley California and then is supposed to meet us in Arizona for Mason's Spring Training tournament.  But, the MLB also just ended their spring training and postponed the start day of their season.  RLS soccer also announced it's closure.  The world is quickly changing and things are shutting down.  Not surprising, but super crazy, was the announcement we got from the church today:

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As promised in our letter of March 11, 2020, we continue to monitor the changing conditions related to COVID-19 throughout the world. We have considered the counsel of local Church leaders, government officials and medical professionals, and have sought the Lord’s guidance in these matters. We now provide the following updated directions.
Beginning immediately, all public gatherings of Church members are being temporarily suspended worldwide until further notice. This includes:
  • Stake conferences, leadership conferences and other large gatherings.
  • All public worship services, including sacrament meetings.
  • Branch, ward and stake activities.
Where possible, leaders should conduct any essential leadership meetings via technology. Specific questions may be referred to local priesthood leaders. Further direction related to other matters will be provided.
Bishops should counsel with their stake president to determine how to make the sacrament available to members at least once a month. 
We encourage members in their ministering efforts to care for one other. We should follow the Savior’s example to bless and lift others. 
We bear our witness of the Lord’s love during this time of uncertainty. He will bless you to find joy as you do your best to live the gospel of Jesus Christ in every circumstance. 
Sincerely,
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Never in my life have I been required to stay home from church.  This provides a unique opportunity to worship in our home and I am sure it will be an amazing experience if we put our hearts into it.  I am able to feel peace in the middle of this panic because I have faith that Jesus Christ will lead our prophet to counsel us.  I also know we are blessed as we make good choices.  It may get inconvenient and we may get sick but I truly have nothing to fear.

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