Senior Servitude

During “community quarantine” as it’s called here in Cebu City, there are ways to help. The elderly(over age 65) and students have a 3 p.m. curfew, as opposed 8 p.m. for everyone else. There are some unable to buy groceries and other needed items so I’ve offered to help. I’m uncertain if any will accept my offer but that’s not the point.

My intent is to serve. I can move around freely until 8 p.m. I’m ambulatory and unhindered. If needed for shopping and general errands, I’m more than willing to help. I’d hope, if I’m fortunate enough to become elderly, someone would extend me the same courtesy.

While writing this I received a message with a copy of the latest news. “Enhanced Quarantine” for the province of Cebu. Not sure what that entails, other than it’ll continue to be a challenge for myself, and everyone else.

Today, Thursday, March 26, 2020, I am grateful that:

All my needs are met today. I have food, shelter, and good health. Some don’t have these items and that’s a tragedy.

Technology exists allowing me to remain in contact with those I care about. During my lifetime all of this technology was invented and is now common. Had something like this happened 50 years ago, I would indeed be isolated. But today, I’m able to communicate frequently and cheaply.

Everyone I know has been unaffected by the virus. Some have had their work conditions changed but not have been infected. All are in good spirits, mostly upbeat.

How can you assist others today?

How can you help yourself today?

How will you make things better for you and those around you, today?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!