Give a Hug

Today is my Sabbath. I’m up early and getting ready for church. One of my joys on Sabbath, is seeing my adopted Grandma V. She’s 94 years old, but still moves swifter than a kid trying to sneak a cookie before dinner. I always look for her after service to give her a hug and see how she is doing, to which she usually replies, “mi alright.” How I hope, to be as strong and alert as she is, if God spares my life to see that age.

Along with Grandma V. there are a few other older women (who I’ve nicknamed the “young girls crew”) that I enjoy seeing at church. They always have something nice or funny to say and a hug to give. Their hugs are usually the warmest, as if they are made of love.

As you go through this day, give someone a hug. Take the time to say something genuine to a person. Who knows, it may be the only hug they receive today.

Happy Sabbath.