We can’t do it alone, we all need help on the journey.
(Picture taken at House Of Hope, S. Korea)

I have a wicked bad cold, turns out extreme cold weather does that to you. However, despite the cold I have to say I really like the small town atmosphere of Buffalo. There is something to be said about politeness, it nice to have people say hello when they see you acknowledging your presence. This of course got me thinking about how easy it is to not acknowledge others. It has been so nice to feel human connection. It makes the world feel less big, less scary. It makes a person feel less alone. Being here I now realize that we are meant to have human interaction. We are hard wired for connection. I wonder what state the world would be in now if we acknowledged each other more, if we treated each other like human beings. I know for me it has made a world of difference. It definitely makes me feel less scared about leaving my baby brother here.

“Be kind and compassionate to one another…” (Ephesians 4:32).

So what’s my plan of attack? Acknowledge those around me.