Church have been cancelled, several
Of us who are facilitators are
Contacting the folks who have been
Attending the meetings.
Four of them are on my call list.
All the populace is hurting, but especially
Those who are in the throes of
Grief, many fending for themselves,
Wondering how they can cope and
Hope alone.
Isolation for the bereaved is loneliness to
The nth degree.
A phone call can't take the place of a
Personal contact, but it is a start.
It's a way to connect heart to
Heart, to listen, to share a word of
Encouragement and a prayer.
A ten minute visit may seem like a
Small thing, but it's a big thing when
The voice on the other end of the line
Says, "I was feeling low this afternoon and
Your call lifted me up. Please call again."
I will.
I highly recommend the practice.
A call blesses the caller as much as it
Does the called.