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Mia Drewniak & COVID-19

6/16/2020

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In the stillness and silence of living self-isolation as a single person, St. Joseph's parishioner Mia Drewniak experienced both loneliness and the love of God and her community in new and unexpected ways.  
What challenges have you faced during Covid-19?

​Isolation. Loneliness. As a single person, I really noticed how lonely and alone I felt having certain privileges and activities taken away these last few months and having to isolate from friends and family. I never felt this before as I am an outgoing person involved in many things, constantly busy. I’ve feared catching the virus as I am 62-years-old, in the high risk group, and still working as a part-time registered nurse with Alberta Health Services, but soon retiring.

​I experienced sadness when my sister-in-law’s father passed away during this pandemic and I was not able to be with her and family for any service and grieving. And not being able to receive the Eucharist, attend Mass at my parish or do my music ministry with my parish and the diocese has been very hard for me. 

What blessings have you received during Covid-19? 

Having more time at home to pray and spend with the Lord. With more time at home I was able to get in touch with friends and family that I haven’t talked to in awhile. I’ve appreciated friends checking in with me to see how I am doing and if I am in need of anything such as groceries. With the extra time at home, I was able to plan and get things ready for my retirement. And I’ve done things around the house that I let slide because I was too busy before to tackle them.

​I enjoyed seeing the kindness coming through in people. While out for my walks in the neighbourhood, I noticed people greeting one another on the street and certain signs of encouragement written on little notes hanging from trees in yards and on sidewalks.
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Mia Drewniak works as a nurse for the Alberta Health Services, and she is a parishioner of St. Joseph's Parish in Calgary.
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