But those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 As of yet I haven't been able to schedule an appointment for a COVID vaccination. Moreover, I am confused. It seems the virus is mutating into something more easily spread and more dangerous. It feels as though the vaccine can't be produced and distributed fast enough. I am confused when people resist getting vaccinated. Some simply resist any vaccine and some resist for political reasons even though science has shown a virus may be controlled, but not necessarily leave the body. For example, after having childhood measles people may experience a shingles outbreak. I wonder how we will ever get back to normal. I wonder about grief over losses and the long-term impact on mental health. Isaiah was writing for the Israelites who were lamenting their situation of captivity. They felt aba...