The Next 15 Minutes: Quarantine

I am writing this article from quarantine. One of my awesome kiddos tested positive for Covid-19 from a test that was administered last Tuesday after spiking a high fever and being sick at her stomach. Ever since Tuesday she has felt fine but I on the other hand have been yo-yoing between symptoms that could be anything from allergies to Corona. We are blessed that we are on fall break for most of our quarantine but as you can imagine I’ve been on the phone with every physician I know trying to figure out what I should do. My oncologist suggested I get an oximeter to measure my blood oxygen saturation. It is a pretty simple machine that just goes over your index finger and somehow measures the magic number and your heart rate. Got me thinking about creating a machine that might test mental and spiritual health. Then I immediately think that might be too revealing. I mean God already knows that number, I’m sure on some level I know that number but do I really want anyone else to know? My wife cares deeply about my “numbers” and I’m sure a lot of you do too. The real question is “How much do I care?” Do I care enough to be an active participant in my health? Am I willing to be vulnerable? Vulnerability is a key ingredient in accountability. It is tempting to ignore my vulnerability in a hopeless attempt to portray myself as untouchable. I’m only lying to myself. I need accountability. Accountability to God, to my wife, to Ben and Will but accountability is only as effective as I’m willing to admit I’m vulnerable. For the next 15 minutes reach out to your accountability people and thank them for their challenging friendship.

Travis Creasy

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 ESV

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