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anger, sadness, staying at home, long queues, e are now just shy of two years from patience, numbers, and at times, utter the beginning of the pandemic, and our exhaustion from the silent stresses the world has gone through some seismic changes. pandemic brought. A time which saw many of us grapple with new But it has also been a time of new discoveries, technologies in order to try and connect with of an awareness of the world around us – of each other. A time which saw many of our communities rallying together, cementing habits and social norms that we always took for friendships, supporting our frontline workers by granted, being frowned upon or seen as alien! placing banners in our windows, Karaoke and We have all missed giving that reassuring hug, street bingo, coming out to salute our deceased that gentle pat on the back, that embrace, the neighbours or friends, children painting friendly handshake, letting each other know messages of hope, love, and smiles on stones. that we are there for them - that we care. We have learnt to slow down, discover new We’ve missed our families, being around our talents, and appreciate what we have. grandchildren, nieces and nephews. We’ve had It has been a time of banana bread, hand to forfeit weddings and other big celebrations. sanitizer, masks of various colours and designs, We’ve missed our freedom to go where we screens, yellow signs and arrows, online please – our holidays, and leisure time, our shopping, and finding treasures within our 5k sporting fixtures, our various community limits. clubs, and the supports that go with all these And now as the restrictions have eased, we wonderful organizations. We’ve missed hospital have a lot to be positive about, and for all of us and care home visits to our elderly. We’ve to let go of our negativities, and that we will all missed the basics of human interaction. Padraics Civila Advert Julyfear, 2020.qxp_Layout 1 17/07/2020 13:50 strive Page 1 for a brighter future. It’s been time of hope, disappointment,
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