Memory Journal -- Thoughts of Feelings during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The whole world is reeling from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic that hit in January 2020.  Who would have thought that most of the populations throughout the world are sheltering-in-place and practicing social distancing.  Everyone is living in a historical event -- the world has not seen anything like this for decades. 


I am in the process of creating Memory Journals for family and friends so they can journal their thoughts and feelings throughout this pandemic.  Many of our descendants will want to know first hand what happened and will cherish these memories.  The first journal I created was for my friend, Gloria.  She loves owls, so I thought I would decorate her journal with a few of them.

In addition to creating the journal, I put together a PDF with thought-provoking questions and ideas.  Following is the list I came up with.  If you have other questions and ideas, please feel free to share them with me and I will include them in the next PDF.


What:  Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic of 2020
When:  January 2020 to ?
Cause:  ?
Cure/Vaccine:  ?


How did you feel at the start of the virus?
Were you concerned?
Actions you took to keep from getting the virus?
When did you start becoming concerned?
What happened in the are where you live? What were your thoughts and feelings?
When did you become aware the virus was worse than the flu?
What actions were taken by the U.S. government, state government and local government? What were your thoughts and feelings?
How were you affected?
Were you able to keep working (was your job essential)?
Were you laid off?
Were you able to receive unemployment?
Were you able to get financial relief/help?
How did the shelter-in-place affect you?  Physically?  Mentally?
How did it affect family members? loved one? friends? co-workers?
What did you do to keep your spirits up? The spirits of your family?
What plans were placed on hold? Rescheduled? Canceled?
How did the virus change your life?
Did you or a loved one come down with the virus?
What were the symptoms/treatments?
Were you able to go to the grocery store, pharmacy, drug store, etc., for necessities?
What would you suggest/recommend to future generations to "weather" a pandemic?
What would you have done differently?  Why?
What do you think your federal, state or local government should have done differently?  Why?
What were/are your feelings when the pandemic was over?
What activities/games did you play?
Did you complete jobs off your "honey-do list"?
Who did you keep in contact with?
What were your concerns?
How did you cope with social distancing?


Please note these thoughts/questions are not in any specific order. As I thought of something, I added it to the list.


My challenge:  Create a Memory Journal of the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic


Have a blessed day, take care and stay safe.