In this morning's paper is a brief article regarding a local woman's conviction and sentence for a DUI received a few weeks ago. She was convicted of driving with a blood alcohol level of over .3 while having 5 children in her car. Several weeks ago was an article about a nurse from a local nursing home accused of diverting drugs from her clients. Her daughter had recently died of cancer.
I feel an incredible empathy and pain for these women. Truly but for the grace of God, go I. I know that fear and shame. What troubles me this morning is why have I not reached out to these women? I think about doing it. They are in my thoughts and prayers as I go through my days. Yes, it will take some time to find some link or connection-someone who can pass along a thought, a prayer, a copy of "my" book. But isn't that what is meant by "love one another?"
Is there someone you have meant to reach out to? Someone in pain or trouble---someone who needs to know they are not alone. Let's both make that effort.
Blessings to you--Penny
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