We are slowly coming to the end of the summer season. This summer, for my family at least, has been a little difficult as we have had an elder who needed much care. The entire family has helped, and what a blessing this has been. Families and family members all have their personalities and needs. I have been thinking about the many souls who have no family to support them in a time of crisis or old age. They are so dependent on others for help and care. Often, this is an agency or a social organization that provides care for people. This is commendable, but can often be professionally institutional. In other words, cold and functional, the human side of conversation and interest in the situation is relegated to a HIPAA distance.

I look at our Christian community, and often, few outreach p

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