The holidays are upon us. Tonight in the USA marks Thanksgiving Eve, For many of us .. a heartfelt time to be filled with new and old memories alike. Memories of family gatherings, spending time with loved ones, giving thanks for the blessings in our lives, cherishing one another.
Yet for many, this marks the beginning of the hardest part of the year. a time when the normal sadness and solitude of a life seemingly alone forever is magnified a hundred fold, now even further amplified by the horrors and isolation of this pandemic. When it seems all there is around us is the vast dark vacuum, devoid of human touch, caring, caress, or kindness. If you wish to relate to the feeling, imagine this multiplied times infinity ......
It is for them that I blog today. They are the ones crying tonight, or perhaps it's the one who is suddenly driving people away with anger. Those in our community and beyond it's borders that feel lost, alone, adrift in a void without the merest semblance of hope for salvation. You can spot them if you wish to, all you have to do is open your eyes and hearts and look. Friday morning, when everybody is reliving their holiday highs, they will be the one looking down, or walking away. They may be the ones blogging here in our own family, reaching out in pain, or skillfully hiding it. And there are a million other ways to spot them ... please try. A kind word, a smile, a fast note of encouragement, or maybe just have an available ear or shoulder to lean on, TELL them, make them know .....
Reach out a hand to them, give them 30 seconds of your time, maybe just send them this ....
So please, as we enjoy this time, remember, there are those who need us, some that will never speak the words, but spend a little time for the next couple of months at least handing out a few little extra scoops of kindness, a hug without reason, a reassurance where none seems needed, or friendship....
God Bless you and your families, and keep them safe during the coming months...
~ID~.
