Chest Pressure

Eggplant Rollatini
I don't want to die alone. It seems like that may happen.  I'm not married.  Never had children.  I have dated before and most of the time it doesn't go well.  I can only assume that I am the problem. Every man I dated has had issues and of course, I have issues; but I seem to attract men who are broken beyond what I can tolerate.  I'm moving to South Korea in a few months.  Could this be the nail in the coffin?   Today, I've had doubts about Korea.  Could I experience lonliness there because of the social distancing?  I have heard that South Korea can be difficult the unmarried because of the lack of dating.  I thought I would make lots of friends in the expat community, but what will social distancing do to the community I imagined I could have.   Maybe all of this doubting is just COVID 19 induced insecurity and depression.

ONE GOOD THING: I cooked eggplant rollatini and it was good!

I am grateful for friends that walk with you.  I am grateful for prayer.  I am grateful that God sees me, hears me, and loves me.  I am grateful that we have tomorrow off.  I am grateful that all of my physical needs have been met.

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  1. MargaretApril 30, 2020 at 9:35 PM

    That dish looks delicious! I am widowed and my children live far away, so I also worry about something happening to me when I'm by myself. (which is most of the time) It's difficult to predict what will happen in South Korea, but hope for the good and for new friendships!

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