Finding the positive amid natural disasters, politics and pandemic

At such times, it helps to count our blessings...

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Opinion

September 18, 2020 - 11:57 AM

I’m guessing most people would appreciate a two-hour deep-tissue massage about now. 

If only it could be done remotely.

Between the pandemic, politics, and natural disasters, the news can be overwhelming these days. 

At such times, it helps to count our blessings.

I’ll start.

1. I’m thankful so few people in Allen County have contracted COVID-19. At 49 reported cases, we’re still an island of relative safety compared to neighboring counties. I give the credit to our area leaders for taking the science of the virus seriously and for asking people to do all they can to prevent its spread by practicing good hygiene, social distancing and wearing face masks. By evidence of the numbers, those measures appear to work.

2. Our businesses are hanging in there thanks to customer loyalty. Fingers crossed, the worst is behind us and we’re counting on the upcoming holiday season to pull us through. This year, I can’t wait to get into the Christmas spirit.

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