No, I can’t let you hug…
Posted by A Beautifully Burdened Life by Jenny Albers on Monday, April 6, 2020
But in the meantime, I’m going to tell you no because while it might hurt your heart, it’s your health I’m worried about.
Telling you no equals love.
Telling you no equals respect.
Telling you no equals protection.
By telling you no, we’re hanging onto hope that you will still be here when we can joyfully and in good conscience say YES.
Right now you are watching your grandchildren grow through a screen. You are blowing them kisses virtually. You are celebrating holidays and birthdays with them remotely, and it’s just not the same.
I’m sorry.
I’m sorry that you’re missing time together and the ability to love each other in person.
But I’m so glad you’re still with us. Even if from a distance.
Because the distance separating you from your grandchildren right now is nothing like the distance that will separate you should we carry this virus into your lives.
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This piece originally appeared at A Beautifully Burdened Life by Jenny Albers, published with permission.
