Fasting month has started. First time fasting while working 100% from home. The first few days didn't seem so bad cos well, working and taking care of kids at the same time makes one forget about hunger and thirst. It only starts getting noticeable after work - so between 6pm and 8.40ish pm, fatigue and hunger kicks in. Red bull usually helps around this time but as fasting takes over, this is not possible. Definitely a testing time for me and the family. It's even more challenging when it's been raining all week and so the kids and adults are locked indoors. In addition, I can only do the REAL work when everyone is asleep. There are too many distractions during the day with all the virtual meetings, calls, conferences and emails. It is not even possible to focus on one task for 20 minutes straight.
Next week may even be more challenging. The two-week 'vacation' would be over for the kids. This means that homework is back. So homework + house work + cooking + cleaning + full time job with the usual non-stop teleconferences + fasting = ultimate definition of a nightmare. I know, it should be a blessing to be able to fast because well it means I am healthy, but I really can't help but complain of all the challenges muslim parents under full lockdown are forced to face.
Dear God, please give me strength for the next few weeks..
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