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This this is how I woke up this morning, with Henry and Brando saying welcome home Mom. As much as I love to work, it is so good to be home again! The older I get the more I realize it’s the simple things that we crave. Love, health, employment, safety and a secure place to live.

But many of us are hurting and struggling right now for those basic things. They are isolated, missing loved ones and worrying about providing for their families. May we remember the true spirit of the holidays and reach out to help those who have less than we do.

There are so many ways we can help, and a gift of love gives so much more to the giver than to the one who receives it. If you are blessed, share your blessings. If you know someone who is alone, pick up the phone and call them. If you have extra, please help your neighbors with food and donations. Families are facing homelessness through no fault of their own. I can’t even imagine the panic they must be feeling. At the very least let us help provide them with food and gifts for their children this Christmas.

And please don’t be shy if you need help. It is not your fault. Just reach out, there are organizations and people who are ready to help you get through this difficult time. These struggles will not last forever, and there is hope and joy for you again in the future. Hang in there and know you are not alone.

We have learned many lessons during this pandemic, but the biggest one is that we are each small pieces of a much bigger picture. What we do, or don’t do, affects everyone else. That means we need to love each other enough to keep each other safe and healthy.

Please don’t take chances this holiday season. Isolate as much as possible and wear a mask to protect yourself and others. And get the vaccine as soon as you can. We just need to get through this time safely, so that we can have many more holidays together in the future.

Merry Christmas from my family to yours. I wish you love and blessings. God bless, you are in my prayers always.