We had hoped... by Kristin Lewis https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament naming our lament in a safe place en-us 2020-04-22 12:33:15 UTC 2025-10-22 23:32:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/542058034/335b1a69bb2013d3680e7507c2fa36a6/valparaiso_university_chapel_jimonlight_7_1024x768.jpg kristinlewis https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523026257 The loss of plans for celebrations from showers, birthdays, and weddings.]]> 2020-04-22 13:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523026257 The loss of year-end gatherings and celebrations: commencement, recognition of student scholarships, awards ceremonies, and celebrating with family and friends. https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523472596 2020-04-22 16:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523472596 The ongoing loss of a sense of when, or whether, or how, we will return to normal. OR what normal will be. https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523477427 2020-04-22 16:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523477427 Loss of milestones marked by gatherings. Loss of pictures from those events. Loss of seeing others (near and far) at them. https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523582928 2020-04-22 16:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523582928 Loss of job security and not knowing if my job will be back. Loss of everyday activities and freedom. https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523649856

]]> 2020-04-22 17:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523649856 https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523651790 Loss of purpose, motivation, and drive from my loss of daily routine and social interaction. ]]> 2020-04-22 17:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523651790 Loss of half my semester abroad. Loss of time with friends. Loss of plans for the summer. Loss of any sense of normalcy. Loss of worshipping together. https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523778425 2020-04-22 17:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523778425 The loss of physical connection with my kids and with the community of faith I worship and celebrate with. https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523840788 2020-04-22 18:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/523840788 https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/524214042 The loss of my child's last couple of months as a child. She will not experience a regular Senior year with prom and graduation. ]]> 2020-04-22 21:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/524214042 The loss of hugs. kristinlewis https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/524380193 2020-04-22 23:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/524380193 The loss of my children's activities and milestone moments. kristinlewis https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/524381145 2020-04-22 23:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/524381145 The loss of planned vacation. kristinlewis https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/524381991 2020-04-22 23:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/524381991 Summer camp cancelled. kristinlewis https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/524384782 2020-04-22 23:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/524384782 Being dropped by my significant other because of the loss of job security in his family that consumed his and their time and the loss of the excitement and hope of reunion between us. https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/524446983 2020-04-23 00:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/524446983 Loss of direction https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/526839446 The loss of my sense of direction and calling.
The loss of academic good standing.
The loss of motivation and focus.]]> 2020-04-23 20:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/526839446 https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/527221630 Loss of time with my aging parents. Loss of being able to connect with my sister. Loss of funerals for dear friends who deserved better. Loss of being able to make plans for better days. ]]> 2020-04-24 01:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/527221630 Loss of touch -- hugs from family & dear friends, snuggling up while watching a movie with the grandbuddies, sharing peace with a handshake at church... https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/539953662 2020-04-29 17:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/539953662 Loss of Spring https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/540038306 Losing the chance to revel in Gods creation by celebrating it outdoors in parks and fields and beaches and mountains.]]> 2020-04-29 18:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/540038306 Loss of engagement https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/540043021 My engagement being delayed indefinitely as we wait for it to be safe, and the loss of being able to share our joy with loved ones in person.]]> 2020-04-29 18:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/540043021 So many losses... https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/541536320 The loss of family reunions. The loss of time with aging parents. The loss of time with precious grandchildren. The loss of time with children. The loss of time with friends. The loss of simple trips to the store. The loss of hugs. The loss of perceived "normal." The loss of sharing face-to-face contacts.The loss of in person celebrations. The loss of graduations. ]]> 2020-04-30 10:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/541536320 https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/546780152 Loss of opportunity of all involved with LSM, children, parents, volunteers, educators, and musicians who all bring the healing power of music.]]> 2020-05-03 12:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinlewis/lament/wish/546780152