I have seen a record high number of posts today making light of covid, making fun of mask rules, and taking a stand against "fear." If you know me at all, you know that God has not allowed us to be consumed by fear. You also know that my choices during the pandemic have had absolutely zero to do with politics.

You already know that we are currently trying to find a place for my daughter at her hospital — and we will find it — But she would have already had her MUCH needed procedures if it weren't for the surge in COVID and in this shocking summer RSV. My spunky, perfect 3 year old has oxygen saturations in the 70s if she is resting, and in the FORTIES if she plays. Today, a young girl asked my kids to play and then casually mentioned that her little sister has covid. Can you please understand how disheartening that is?

I am at the end of my rope. The last thing I want to do is offend anyone. I am humbly begging you: if you do not choose to get vaccinated, will you please wear a mask? Will you please stay home when you are sick? If you have asked me how you can help, but see a need to take some political stand against masks, then I urge you to consider your priorities — Spiritual morals should never take a backseat to political preferences. Jesus gave us a really good example of what to do during political unrest: serve and encourage each other in all humility. What we need is compassion; not a revolution.