It’s been a wintry wonderland over here this weekend. And as beautiful as it is, my thoughts are beyond the snow covered trees. I keep thinking about the people who get up in the middle of the night to salt and clear the roads. The ones who run on coffee and their hearts to serve and take care of their communities. While we sleep and remain comfortable, there are people working to ensure safe roads for the rest of us.

This week our community lost someone who did just this, two boys lost their Dad, parents lost their son, a sister lost a brother and many of us lost a friend.

I share this today as a reminder that there are people quietly serving in our communities every day. From plowing the roads in winter, mowing the common areas around town in the summer, taking care of the towns pools and other facilities. They work off hours, their names often aren’t known by the larger community, yet their efforts daily make our communities the comfortable, safe places they are.

I invite you to join me to…

pause. breathe. pray.

May we always remember the helpers, the ones who choose work that serve our communities. May we give thanks for the work of their hearts and hands, and when we get a chance, let’s be sure to say thank you to them for who they are and all they do, every season.

Thank you, Dave. Your presence will be missed as a friend, and in our community🙏

With love and care,
Shawn