In a world of distances, family time becomes
even more precious . . . delicious even! What
fun to sit around a campfire, enjoying chat
and beer, children running around gleefully,
just because . . .
I would have to admit, the required social
distancing was quite difficult. One WANTS
to hug children, no matter their age. It's
not only natural but compelling! We did a
pretty good job; still, I noticed as the week
end wound down, our social distancing
became closer and closer, our circles tighter
and tighter. Family loving family!
Whilst I was visiting with one of the girls,
she mentioned her hopes surrounding the
outcomes of this whole plague affair. I don't
even think she was trying to be positive, but
she commented that this world wide virus
is actually giving us an opportunity to slow
down and think about things. We can sort
out those things that are important to us
from the ones we thought were essential.
We are learning not to take family and
friends for granted. We are being reminded,
in the ensuing solitude, just how much we
miss their company. We're getting used to
spending time at home, getting our hands
in the kitchen to see what we can come up
with. I pray that as this virus is sorted out,
that we don't forget those lessons learned
re solitude, family, friends, time, sharing,
and our enhanced creativity.
ponder hearth and home
loving me our family
so been missing them
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