08/15/2020
COLLEGE PARENTS: If you have a child going to college and living in a dorm, have them pack an emergency COVID-19 bag in case they test positive and have to quarantine. The possibility exists that your child may test positive, and have to leave his or her dorm for a quarantine location. It's probably a VERY GOOD idea to have a pre-packed quarantine bag in his or her closet. It would be so much easier to ask a roommate to grab "the blue Nike bag in my closet and my laptop" than to try to figure out what he or she will want/need for two weeks. COVID-19 QUARANTINE BAG: *Extra cell phone charger *List of important peoples’ phone numbers written out *List of any allergies *Two or more complete changes of comfy clothes: sweats, PJ Pants, T's, Fuzzy Socks *Fleece throw (take the tiniest one in the house and squish it into an XL Baggie, then force the extra air out.) *Thermometer *Body Lotion/baby oil *Feminine Hygiene/Special Hygiene stuff *Toothbrush, Toothpaste *Shampoo/Conditioner *Hair comb/brush, Hair Ties *Cough Drops *Tylenol to bring fever down, help with aches (wouldn’t recommend Tylenol as it can mask other symptoms) maybe Motrin for the fever. *Vicks Vaporub *Prescription medications (optional Mucinex DM or Robitussin Cough & Chest Congestion) *Tissues *Snacks *A few Masks *Some sort of distraction, even a coloring book and crayons or a deck of cards (questionable) * Powdered Gatorade to mix in water may be a great idea. (Especially when they are dehydrating, unable to keep anything down or have a fever) I declare God's protection over you and your college student(s)! Parents, remember that God takes real good care of you and your children. Every time a thought of fear comes over you, say out loud "GOD TAKES REAL GOOD CARE OF me and (your child's name). Pray different scriptures when you get uneasy. For example: Psalms 138:7 - Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me. Philippians 4:6 &7 - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you or forsake you. Believe God's word and know that he has us and our families in his hands! (Copy and paste if you’d like.)