Hail brave hearts
The joy is in the giving, they say, so be the one who brings joy into this world. Have gratitude for the good in life and strive to make it better.
Hail to the ladies, the homemakers that save us. The home, the hearth, the comforting indoor space that protects us. The home, where we share our lives with our families. This is the best place that the world has to offer, the home. The home, where nurturing is, where people care, where our lives are born and cherished, where we grow and mature. This is the family place, the special private place for love and laughter, joy and giving. The world’s safe place. A place to be safe with a family who knows and cares
There are many aspects to a home, it’s not always a house to live in. It’s a place of bonding, of sharing, of nurture and care. It the place that we always remember, for what was so good about it. The family, the chef, the seamstress, the carpenter, the family man and his wife with all of the children that are gifts to them. The gift of children, the gift of family, whether the fortunes are high, or not.
Some are saved by having plenty, plenty of spirit, of knowledge, of education, of connections, friends, loved ones and community. Some are saved by having less, but still the bonds of family, friends, affection, community and sharing. More of less, whatever it is. life brings fruits and hammers to all of us. The resilient rise, the strength of others subsides, but the nucleus of the family and this support, brings strength to those in despair. Gather round, the support is there. Love and kindness wins.
a quilt is a warm hug
To those of us from the support side, the family connections are needed. It’s the times of trouble that cause the most stress and the connection to key elements in life is necessary to bolster the strength needed to surpass the pain. Small acts of kindness are sometimes the greatest gift of all. A warm hug, a friendly conversation, an invitation to join, a plan for relief. The task may seem too challenging, but there are those who care. The family is the first and last resort in healing.
In our direst hour, strength is in our loved ones.
So disaster strikes and healing begins, first at home, then in community. Those who know will come forward with care, compassion and sometimes affection. Love grows and miracles emerge. The home is growing, it’s becoming a neighbourhood, of friends, connections, work force and people. God’s family are emerging. God’s family are contacting, connecting, reaching, touching, sharing, caring, warming the heart and the soul. This is community. where all of us live. A place to call home, a community to belong to. A sense of fellowship and a safe haven from the world’s difficult times.
Rejoice in good fortune, it comes and it goes. Mourn in despair, but gather your courage. The winds of time blow warm and cold. This is just what life is. Be strong, be courageous, love and be loved. The world will miss your participation.
Written by Dr. Louise E Hayes
April 16.2025