Paula & Doug Oaks

Current city, state, country: Shoreview, MN

My profession: Retired, part time warehouse worker. Doug-part time chef consultant.

This pandemic makes me feel like: Anxious. Trying to be hopeful.

This pandemic makes me think: We weren’t prepared for something like this.

This pandemic makes me hope/pray for: A cure, vaccination, that people will get the help they need.

If I had Three Wishes: That this is short lived, pulls the nation together, and we all get & remain healthy.

What I think of the federal government’s response: Slow, but they’re on board now.

Before this pandemic, my plans for the next 6 months were: Travel, go to the theater, concerts & do a lot of socializing, go to the library & the community center.

Predictions for when this will get better/end: It will take a while- a few months.

What I have in my fridge/freezer and pantry: Fish, meat, fruit, veggies, pasta, rice & good bread.

Ways I’m coping: Exercising- jogging, biking, walking, meditating, yoga, getting kayak & fishing gear ready, games, puzzles, working outside & reading

General advice/thoughts/anxieties to share with others: Pray, help each other. Take good care of yourself.