This guest post is courtesy of Charles Bowles, Regent
Law 1L, and how he and his family are coping with the current pandemic
circumstances:
I am so, so
grateful for the goodness that has come from this. I know everyone knows
of the difficulties, so there is no reason for me to bemoan those.
However, I can celebrate that I won several months home with my children and
can watch them develop, grow, laugh, and smile during this time where they grow
so fast, and still complete my first year of law school. I will never
regret spending more time with them. Also, this has been a great time to
support my wife and rebuild our relationship. Our relationship wasn't
negative, but we only saw each other in passing due to our schedules. We
are growing much closer and enjoying this wonderful time together. I know
I needed a moment to simplify, slow down, and take a breath. I know God
uses all things for His good, and I have a feeling even amid adversity, I can
celebrate many of the good things.
I went to a
convenience store yesterday, and it gave me such joy. Our churches [are
connected] by comfort and by family ties. I say this to preface: one of
the things that is a common call and answer in our local African-American
churches is the leader will say, "God is good, all the time," then
the church responds, "All the time, God is good!" People in the convenience
store not only said it back and forth in their greetings but were talking about
the faithfulness and wonderfulness of God. I felt privileged to hear
praise in a unique place at an unconventional time!
I hope you and
your family are well; I look forward to everyone getting back and celebrating
by the fall!
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