I suspect some delay making a March Forth commitment because it seems daunting. Most think it needs to be a big project or monetary gift. Or that you must hear "the call" from above. Nope. Being a good neighbor doesn't need to be a grand gesture. We all know small deeds speak volumes.
On March 4th, my 80-year-old Mom Marched Forth. Mom is legally blind & hindered by Rheumatoid arthritis. She lives alone in our family home of 52 years. Most days, Mom's adventures are limited. How would she honor March 4th with such limitations?
On March 4th, Mom made a phone call to an old friend. The friend is homebound and has little family living. Mom had put the call off for weeks, maybe months, because this old friend is a real talker. (the humor here is if my mother thinks someone else is a "talker", well, then....geez.)
But my Mom knows loneliness. And she relishes those energizing phone calls from old friends.
So, on March 4th, Mom settled down w/ a cup of tea...and made a very important call.
The call to be a caring friend and neighbor.
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