Before-word: Reflecting in gratitude on life under and after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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‘Twas the eve before the world changed, when the warmth of classrooms and offices still echoed in our hearts.

Before the embrace of sofas embraced us as makeshift desks.

Before teachers and colleagues transformed into pixels on screens, and lessons and meetings began with a click on the Zoom sign-in.

‘Twas the day before students yearned for traditional classrooms, as homeschooling unfolded as the norm in transferring knowledge.

Before the melody of keyboard taps replaced the hurried footsteps to hallways, and the mute icon held newfound authority in the symphony of virtual meetings.

Before “social distancing” became the norm, and live-streaming replaced the camaraderie of mall rendezvous.

‘Twas the day before time merged into a tapestry of jobs, school, play, and church—all woven within the sanctum of home.

Parents and guardians prayed for a reservoir of teacher-like patience, as Math and Science entered homes like uninvited guests.

The buzzword “new normal” meant no early wake-ups, no school commutes, no office travels—just the embrace of home-bound work.

Before the predictable rhythm of the curriculum was disrupted, and monotony replaced the rollercoaster of daily school life.

‘Twas the day before the novel coronavirus reshaped our world, and yet, in the midst of change, we find gratitude for the resilience that blooms, like a garden of thanks, leading us to the doorstep of Thanksgiving.

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In creative solidarity, Dee