Hope for Continued Connection

We had a nice family day on the 9th day of 2021.  Since 1/9/2021 is the last Saturday before Alexa moves in to her Penn College House, we spent a lot of time together as a family.  We had a nice family dinner, we had a family movie night, and then we even figured out how to play Ticket to Ride, online, with Abigail in California.  Now, we can play with Alexa in her room, Anna and me here in NJ, and Abigail in CA.  Alexa is moving on to campus, but I have Hope for Continued Connection this evening.  Not too much connection as to be oppressive.  But, especially during the Quiet Period when she will spend most of her time in her single bedroom, it's good to know we have Zoom, FaceTime, Marco Polo, Facebook Messenger, iMessages, and now even an online Ticket to Ride Game with which to remain connected.  I am happy that Alexa is about to start her next phase of the collegiate journey, but I sure will miss her.  Continued connections will make it easier for me (and dare I say maybe her too).  In this time of distancing, let us remember that social connections (even if we cannot be physically connected) are still quite important.  Reach out and speak to someone you have not "seen" in a while.  They are probably missing you as much (or more?) as you are missing them.

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