Church was good this evening and I even remember the homily! It began,"Whatcha doing Christmas?" Yes, some will be alone, some have no family, others will be grieving the loss of a spouse, child, parent, even a pet, perhaps. This is a challenging time for many.
My niece called me to inform me of the family plans for Christmas. It hit me at Thanksgiving of not wanting to be "forgotten." So, tonight the priest's words hit home! He mentioned several ways to "reach out." I had made a mental list to call a couple of friends the next couple of days.
Then the phone rang twice today from friends wishing me Merry Christmas! Other ways to reach out could be by taking a meal to a friend, sending a note, taking time to visit...you name it.
So, from my house to your house, a blessed Merry Christmas to you and yours! You may know what you're doing but there may be some who are alone or not in a good space. So, whatever you're doing, somehow, reach out to someone who will appreciate not being forgotten.
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