The snows are melting now and for many of us it is a return to normality. Perhaps you were snowed in from work, or friends were unable to keep arrangements, or shops shorter of foods we expect to see.
The local streets are noticeably fuller of those who lay down without a roof over their heads, for reasons only each knows. Like many, at this unusual time I was again mindful of those who are laying down to sleep on concrete. I was told of someone who talked of a 'fatigue', which I take to be an overwhelm with this issue. We can become accustomed to these scenes, and still feel helplessness on an individual level. Anger on a global level. I am writing to acknowledge those who stop and share a moment to have a cup of tea or listen to the story of another. They are connecting, showing a stranger in need that they have been noticed. In the meantime, we hope those who make decisions will initiate some global action to provide a safe place for begin to develop hope.
The local streets are noticeably fuller of those who lay down without a roof over their heads, for reasons only each knows. Like many, at this unusual time I was again mindful of those who are laying down to sleep on concrete. I was told of someone who talked of a 'fatigue', which I take to be an overwhelm with this issue. We can become accustomed to these scenes, and still feel helplessness on an individual level. Anger on a global level. I am writing to acknowledge those who stop and share a moment to have a cup of tea or listen to the story of another. They are connecting, showing a stranger in need that they have been noticed. In the meantime, we hope those who make decisions will initiate some global action to provide a safe place for begin to develop hope.