In a year that has thrown us all off of our normal life game, Christmas has arrived and it will be experienced like no other. There has been so much to be thankful for in Unity, in spite of the hardships the pandemic has caused. Wishing everyone much health and happiness this holiday season and into the New Year.
Even though Christmas has us yearning for normal and the ability to gather once again, we must all do our part in limiting our activity to ensure we can stop the progression of the virus . This may be the best Christmas gift you can give to anyone
Hello to my out of town readers the Kellers, Mrs. Laycock and Keith and Clare from Maidstone, as well as the locals, who have passed on positive messages about this column. For this I say, thank you. Be well.
How proud are we of our teachers? They have been thrown more curveballs in the last year than any MLB batter and they have persevered in the manner we have come to know and expect from them. If ever there was a group to perform a RAK for, this would be one of them.
Unity health-care workers are also deserving of RAK. They have been the frontlines in managing whatever has been thrown their way.
Parkview Place and Long Term Care teams have been champs at keeping their residents active, engaged and doing the best they can amid changing circumstances. Imagine not just looking after your own family and household, but looking after these large groups in a proactive and positive manner.
Protective services, town crews performing snow removal and other tasks, clergy, community business workers and so many more deserve our thanks and acknowledgements for the many changes they rolled with this year to provide service and benefit to us all.
Make sure to take in a light tour of some of the festive, fabulously decorated homes and yards around town. Thank you to those who put in these efforts for the enjoyment of others. Make sure to include the museum and some businesses on the service road along Highway14, as they have also put in efforts to light up our lives.
Here is a recipe we may all need this unusual Christmas.
Family Recipe
Always start fresh. Combine love, caring, compassion, laughter to start off with.
Add in forgiveness, friendship and a big bunch of hope.
Make sure to mix in an ear to bend, a heart to lend, time to spend, communication to send and no hurt to mend.
Fill your cup with fun, family times that will result in memories made by the dozen. (But this year, be sure to add generous helpings of distancing measures to keep everyone safe and well).
Remember that being right sours the mix of harmonious relationships. Don’t make dough more important than people. Mix, blend and repeat. Serve everyone!
Perfect results from this recipe may not always happen, however, review the ingredients, see what is missing and try again. And, always live your life with a little spice!
Here’s hoping this finds you all safe, healthy and socially distanced. Until next week ...
