Today, the first day of December 2020, I began addressing Christmas cards. In a year marked by disconnection, distance and divisiveness, I feel that it is doubly important to let friends and family members know that they are held dear and greatly missed. Spreading hope, cheer and affection during this dark, unique time in history is vital. Hopefully, loved ones currently tethered by pandemic restrictions will be heartened when a holiday card bearing a handwritten note arrives in their mailboxes.
December 2, 2020
In Oklahoma we witness many occurrences of people in the community reaching out and supporting one another during the coronavirus pandemic. People are hungry and I see donations to the food bank increase. The online disaster of securing a vaccine appointment is spread around the country. Locally a young man set up a vaccine appointment tracking website to help others locate open appointments. His story made the local news and when people found out this man set up the site on his own using his own money donations began pouring in to help him maintain his website.Neighbors will stop their cars, roll down their windows and ask if you need anything at the store. I have seen and experienced such acts of kindness.
March 5, 2021