Spent some extra time in kitchen today.... Cooked for neighbors

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I video called my downstairs lady whose whole family has tested corona positive. Her husband and three months son are asymptomatic but she and her six year old son have mild flu like symptoms. She is feeling very tired and has too much of body pain. In our apartment, we have volunteer list to assist families with cases. And we are in that volunteer list. After talking to her, I went to kitchen to prepare some light healthy food that they can have for dinner. She wanted something light and easy to digest. I made khichdi ( boiled rice and lentil) with some carrots and potatoes in it. Packed a few sandwiches in case the young son might not like this khichdi. Also sent few cookies for him. We packed and dropped it at her doorstep. Also packed some sandwiches and fruits for another family who just returned after funeral pyre of their daughter. My husband went and handed over to them. If someone dies in family, they don't cook for four days. So neighbors take turn to offer food. My husband thought of taking my elder daughter too there but I felt it might not be right. She might remind the mom of her daughter and that would not be good at this time. And I have no heart to see her. I will go only after few days when things settle down. Now all done. My daughters and husband had the same khichdi for dinner. I am still not feeling hungry. Feeling gloomy and heavy hearted. I might take a cup of milk before bedtime. Hope tomorrow will be a better day.