Gratitude

There are often those times when all we can say is “How can I ever repay you”? The reason the question is asked is that it may seem to be an impossible thing to do and so all you can do is tell the person how much you appreciate all they have done for you.

 

 

There may come a day when you find an unexpected way to say your much belated thank you, even though it may be years later but it may work as though it were yesterday. In fact, remaining loyal and giving your love to your friends and family maybe all that is necessary. Payback time may come along when you least expect it, so bide your time and return any kindness when you can, so be ready to give your time, your advice, and your support when the time comes. 

 

The last six months have been a test and it has been hard to keep in touch with anybody at all, apart from on social media and that has been a blessing in many ways; at least we have been able to keep track of what the people we care about have been up to, if only enjoying their photos and their successes, though you could not be there to cheer them on or congratulate them.

 

Mostly I have been able to keep everybody in my thoughts whilst not able to just give them a hug now and then, which was a pleasure that we all took for granted. I have been accused of being too touchy-feely and this has been a period of harsh abstinence from that simple touch of a friend’s hand on my shoulder or linking arms for group photos. Well, there has been a half a year of therapy for this ailment and I don’t feel anywhere near cured of my addiction to warmth and friendship. 

 

The swim crowd were up for any excuse to go to a nearby café or restaurant or coffee shop including all of our birthdays but that has not happened and it has been missed even if it was just an excuse to be playfully rude to each other.

 

Event after event has been cancelled this year and it seems never ending. It won’t be never ending though, slowly but surely our old lives will fall back into place.