tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post8809099530421819285..comments2024-03-29T11:10:28.630+00:00Comments on Tracing Rainbows: Needing A HugAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-77630584012921949512022-01-31T07:18:47.964+00:002022-01-31T07:18:47.964+00:00It was the right thing to do. It would have been m...It was the right thing to do. It would have been much worse to leap back shouting "no don't do this!" Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-84524976347433599792022-01-31T07:16:26.046+00:002022-01-31T07:16:26.046+00:00Most of our doctors are compassionate people, and ...Most of our doctors are compassionate people, and I'm sure many have them have found the distancing enforced by the pandemic has been a real struggle. Not necessarily hugs, but friendly pats on the arm and handshakes have also been impossible for them. Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-2131708890522613762022-01-31T07:12:01.112+00:002022-01-31T07:12:01.112+00:00I'm glad the video made you laughI'm glad the video made you laughAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-32504288512105563232022-01-31T07:11:37.726+00:002022-01-31T07:11:37.726+00:00That must have been awkward, but I'm sure she ...That must have been awkward, but I'm sure she would have understood your reluctanceAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-71352550012424494232022-01-31T00:02:01.527+00:002022-01-31T00:02:01.527+00:00It must have been such a difficult day for her! I...It must have been such a difficult day for her! It was a heart-felt hug, I'm sure. But, even so, I would have felt uncomfortable being hugged by someone, even if I knew them, at this particular time!Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-25140804032693284412022-01-30T21:13:09.257+00:002022-01-30T21:13:09.257+00:00I read an Instagram post from a Doctor recently ab...I read an Instagram post from a Doctor recently about a woman who turned up for a Covid jab and she had had to rebook it after not turning up for the last one. It turned out her husband had died after having had cancer for months and she hadn't been able to see her family for 2 years and having moved to a new area. The Doctor listened to her and ended up hugging her as she broke down crying, despite the restrictions because his compassion knew she needed it. She told him that the was first time anyone had hugged her for almost 2 years.<br />I am glad you were there to spend time with this lady on her birthday!xKezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-57852318527882155342022-01-30T19:48:23.864+00:002022-01-30T19:48:23.864+00:00Sometimes you just need proof that you are connect...Sometimes you just need proof that you are connecting to another human being. These last few years have been so hard. <br /><br />I laughed and laughed at that video. I used to be terrified of the 'old ladies in hats' when I was a kid.Lyssa Medanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350926829113722058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-29188226329812978842022-01-30T19:37:42.499+00:002022-01-30T19:37:42.499+00:00Love the video. This pandemic is so complicated. ...Love the video. This pandemic is so complicated. I found myself in an awkward situation last year just after a major lockdown, when an old friend from another province came for supper during a 'whistle stop' tour of old friends in our province. It was obvious she expected a hug but I just felt too uneasy due to her travels, and we didn't have masks onBushladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-9185564230888889912022-01-30T19:08:10.194+00:002022-01-30T19:08:10.194+00:00Yes, the other morning I woke up from a nightmare;...Yes, the other morning I woke up from a nightmare; someone at church shared the peace with me with a kiss, no more than a 'cheek to cheek' and I am happy to be greeted that way by this person, but this time it was in a nightmare!KirstenMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460530603998948689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-60255856920192533272022-01-30T18:36:23.836+00:002022-01-30T18:36:23.836+00:00In retrospect, I have realised just how difficult ...In retrospect, I have realised just how difficult it must have been - in a new place, on her birthday, and no 'old friends' to celebrate with. I am glad we met at the bus stop - and that I could invite her in.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-18325679824248757962022-01-30T18:34:32.394+00:002022-01-30T18:34:32.394+00:00I'm OK with hugging my nearest and dearest - b...I'm OK with hugging my nearest and dearest - but nowadays I'm a little more wary of people I do not really know. Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-46372771242855458532022-01-30T17:49:52.936+00:002022-01-30T17:49:52.936+00:00The unexpected hug from someone you'd just met...The unexpected hug from someone you'd just met shows just how much your meeting on the bus and invitation into your home meant to her. I'm glad she was able to meet someone as kind as you on what must have been a difficult day for her.Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-83211978679704275072022-01-30T15:01:16.216+00:002022-01-30T15:01:16.216+00:00Hugs are the glue that holds us together! I came f...Hugs are the glue that holds us together! I came from a family that hugged, taught DH the joys of hugs, and we raised our sons to hug. As the words to a song go, "It's the natural thing to do!" These days, take a deep breath, hold it, and hug!! Those bothersome masks will help, too.<br /><br />Hugs!Barbara Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-41927023715992118272022-01-30T14:16:11.785+00:002022-01-30T14:16:11.785+00:00Lovely words.Lovely words.Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.com