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Christ follower • Wife • Mother • Artist • Writer

According to the WHO website, only those who are c

According to the WHO website, only those who are caring for Covid-19 patients should wear a face mask.

If you are healthy, wearing a mask will do more harm than good: breathing becomes shallow and more carbon dioxide is inhaled. Your warm, moist mask (which is being constantly touched and/or reworn) becomes a retainer for more bacterial growth.

If you're trying to stay healthy, washing hands with good old-fashioned warm soapy water is still key. Too much hand sanitizer kills off the good and bad bacteria and destroys your gut microbiome (fun fact: we have more microbial cells than human cells). Diverse gut flora means a stronger immune system, but to build that diversity you need to be exposed to the world around you (if you've ever heard the saying, "Let kids play in the dirt," numerous studies have shown that early exposure to bacteria will keep autoimmune diseases at bay throughout children's lives). Being quarantined indoors for extended periods will also lower our immune systems. We need fresh lungfuls of oxygen and copious amounts of vitamin D (the severity of Covid-19 is linked with extreme vitamin D deficiency). If wearing a mask eases your anxiety, that's great! However, masks should not be mandated, especially when using fear and bullying as tactics.

I can't help but think of the lasting psychological effects this virus will create: we need each other. We need hugs and handshakes. We need connection through eye contact, conversation and facial expressions. Masks hide, silence and alienate. If someone is sick and it would comfort them for me to wear a mask around them, I will absolutely do so. Otherwise, I choose not to live in fear and I pray more people take a stand. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

A portrait sketch in preparation for a larger pain

A portrait sketch in preparation for a larger painting. I’m so thankful for this spunky and inquisitive girl who made me a mother 💗
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A finished portrait commission. “Reece” in cha

A finished portrait commission. “Reece” in charcoal and white chalk.
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The finished portrait. “Riley” in charcoal and

The finished portrait. “Riley” in charcoal and white chalk.
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I’m a very anxious person, but am also doing my

I’m a very anxious person, but am also doing my best to not give in to the rise of panic. God is in control and all things are known to Him. Besides, not having toilet paper is a first world problem! We truly are so blessed and this upheaval is a reminder to not take things for granted. In the meantime, I’m going to try to be at peace and continue to paint pretty things.
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The finished portrait. “Fox” in charcoal and w

The finished portrait. “Fox” in charcoal and white chalk.
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