It's been a month since Ohio's 'stay at home' order went into place, a month since the fight against coronavirus shifted into high gear, a month since our lives changed.
 
It's left us clinging to any sense of peace and normalcy we can find.
 
"Thank goodness we can still get out and connect with nature," said Annabelle Himes of Canfield.
 
Wednesday, that's just what we found her and her grandpa, Marine Corps veteran Chester Kaschak, doing.
 
An escape from how this pandemic has affected them in similar yet different ways.
 
"I was looking forward to going to college next year and staying there and meeting a bunch of new people but we don't know how long this is going to last," Himes said. 
 
"I have my good days and my bad days adjusting to this," added Kaschak. "I'm going to be planting more in my garden, and thank goodness I have enough property to keep me busy."
 
 
Marines like Kaschak are trained to improvise, adapt and overcome. Thanks to COVID-19, it's now a mantra everyone else has to follow.
 
 "It's weird being home all the time when I'm used to working," said Jamie Stokes of Niles. "Different things to cope, like I'll put music on and we'll have our own dance parties, karaoke parties."
 
"We are going on walks, we are doing projects, we have our own spa days and I think self-care is so huge," said Shannon Filimon of Hubbard.
 
 
Mental health experts agree. A good place to start in such a complicated time? One of the most simple principles.
 
 "Experiencing and giving kindness can really go a long way," said Dr. George Garrow with Primary Health Network. "Perhaps the one person you should be kindest to is yourself."
 
Doctor Garrow says if you think you need the help of a mental health professional, contact your doctor or primary care provider for a referral.