Loneliness

Loneliness is an epidemic, even in the U.S.  People may feel isolated and lonely because of death, age, divorce, moving, children growing up and of so many other things.  I remember a transition period in my life where I dreaded weekends because I would be alone.  If I had at least one plan for the weekend, it would be so much easier.  I would go to church and wish someone would ask me to go to lunch with them.  I had family nearby, but everyone was busy with their own lives!

Mother Teresa talks about the poverty of feeling unwanted in the following quote:

Things They'll Remember:

The stories that you read to them

Before they go to bed

The comfort of your presence

While their prayers are being said

The birthday cakes with candles

For all their growing years

the sharing of their secrets

the drying of their tears

The snowman that you helped create

The visits to the zoo

Summer outings at the beach

The family barbecue

Little things that seem to go

Unnoticed and unsung

Are the things they will remember

Of the days when they were young

And the loving care that lies behind

These little things will be

A lasting recollection

And a cherished memory.

(Found on This 'N That )