Mexico’s New Superhero (and more on life these days)

So the Mexican government has been introducing everyone to the country’s new superhero – Susana Distancia! Here she is:

So in case you don’t get it, “Susana” sounds like “su sana” – “su sana distancia” is “your healthy distance”. So instead of this depressing social distancing, or perhaps the more PC physical distancing, we’re much more positive here – with healthy distancing! Thanks to smiling Susana. 🙂

We continued with our study and service over the weekend, together in spirit while distancing at the same time. (By the way, I’ve been hearing lots of opinions on this issue – if/when churches should stop meeting physically, for how long, etc. I affirm what I’ve said before – these are difficult, complex issues, that we are seriously wrestling with here. At this point, the opinions I disagree with the most are those who are saying that the answers are obvious! But the discussion needs to continue.)

Anyway, as I was saying, we did continue this past weekend. The service was a little more sophisticated, with Rod leading us in worship. Oscar led the service, and I continued our series on Daniel (we finished with Daniel 7 this week). We had some good times with people on Saturday and Sunday praying together and sharing specific prayer requests.

While the official numbers of COVID-19 cases remain low compared to the rest of North America, they are rising on the predictable curve. But we are certainly seeing the trickle-down effects of the worldwide responses to the pandemic, as well as the dive in oil and gas prices. People are starting to lose their jobs or see a cut-back in hours/salary.

And in the stores over the past few days, I’ve seen items disappearing from the shelves, and prices rise. The price rise is obviously a serious thing. For us personally, the unavailable items remain more of an inconvenience at this point – you can’t find your “brand”, or the ingredient you needed for that specific recipe. However, if everything follows the predictable pattern, this is only the start.

But anyway, we’re trying to be aware of the situation, and to stay in touch with people in new ways.

On Saturday, Lord willing, our scheduled Old Testament course will continue, but this time using video conferencing. It will be interesting to see how it goes! I just hope our eyes can handle the extra screen time. Maybe I should buy some of those blue light glasses. 😎