Consider this...

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We are in very unusual and uncertain times and have had to adjust in many ways.  For most, it’s been tough.  I’m not saying that it’s been a piece of cake for us but we still have each other, shelter, food, and our health.  Our families are doing well and have the same.  But for some, it’s been tougher.

My best friend’s mom is experiencing some challenges with her health and my friend can’t be with her (about 200 miles away).  She is getting information second-hand, is over-stressing and has no outlet.  Another friend lost her grandmother last Thursday.  She lives about 400 miles from her family.  She can’t go home, she can’t be with her mother, they can’t even have a funeral right now.  These situations truly bite.  I can’t imagine how hard this time is for either of them right now.  My heart goes out to both them and their families.

It’s easy to focus on ourselves and what we want; complain about the inconvenience.  That energy is wasteful.  Don’t forget about those who are experiencing this time differently.   Use that energy to be gracious, be helpful, be supportive, reach out, love on your family.  Be aware, be selfless.  We’ll never know if and when we may be facing something worse, enjoy what you do have now.

Quote of the Day
“Sometimes life turns out hard, Isabel.  Sometimes it just bites right through you.  And sometimes, just when you think its done its worst, it comes back and takes another chunk.”
-M. L. Stedman

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