Each of us has experienced another week of living on planet earth. Now we will enjoy what in America we call The Weekend. It is what most people look forward to all week. TGIF is a popular saying that we have all heard many times. (Thank G-d it is Friday!)
This week has held many different kinds of experiences for us, the inhabitants of earth. Some have been blessed to hold down a job, have the health and ability to get up each morning and do work in exchange for money to buy the things we need and want.
Others have been blessed to have been able to stay in their homes and take care of loved ones: children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, or others who need to be cared for lovingly. This type of work is so important and provides many benefits, but money is not one of them.
Then there are those who have a job but were sick and could not go to work. Some had car problems or accidents, leaving them without a ride to work.
Some have moved to new houses or different countries.
There were people who lost loved ones or friends to death, distance, or estrangement.
We have laughed. We have cried. We have been tired and cranky. We have been kind - or not so kind. Some got married. Others divorced. Some had a new baby. Some had children graduate from school.
Some have achieved goals that they had set. Others may still be moving towards their goals or setting new or different goals.
But no matter how the week went for us, we have now reached the weekend, and will have two days to spend resting, playing, being with people who make us happy, reading, playing games, or doing the other things that make our lives pleasant. (I do realize that there are some of us who work on the weekend, and have time off on other days of the week.)
Wherever you are this weekend, whatever you are doing, just know that I am thankful that you are in my life. Whether I see you every day, or have not seen you for many years, whether we have never met face to face, but are Face Book Friends, whether you live near to me or far far away, I hope for you a peaceful and joyful weekend.
I want to give you the same blessing I give to my children and grandchildren every Friday night...
May G-d bless and keep you.
May He make His face to shine upon you.
May He give you peace.
Shabbat Shalom!
Until next time...
Darla
