You’ve likely heard the line, “We are all in this together.” But we aren’t. We’ve been distanced from community. We’ve been isolated and shut down. We are alone. Maybe together we are all alone, but that is just word trickery.
No one I know is doing ok. Everyone is struggling. For different reasons, yes, but we are all experiencing trauma. I used to wonder what it was like for my Grandmother, at home with her kids while the war raged across the channel. It has filled my imagination for years.
While I wouldn’t presume to understand her exact feeling, I do feel closer to her now than ever. All we can do is wait and survive.
What we do need is courage. The courage to sit in the sun. The courage to sing. The courage to make a nice meal. The courage to love. The courage to love people, even if they aren’t loving in return.
Claim the freedom to love.
2 Timothy 1: 7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power,
of love and of self-discipline.
Roberta Writes 
Roberta, your post brings tears to my eyes. Powerful, beautiful true words!
My Mom is 92 & I’ve talked to her, more now than ever before, about her years gone by. Such an encouragement to me. Courage is huge ~ May we find it, live by it and lovingly help others in their search💝
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This is exactly what I needed to hear today.
Toni is in the hospital intubated and sedated with COVID.
I am feeling very discouraged today but your post is a good reminder.
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Oh Val. I am truly sorry to hear about Toni. That is a dreadful blow. We will add her to our prayers! God bless you and comfort you my friend.
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