I've been quiet in this current panic. Observing and soaking in information from a distance has given me a chance to think about how to move forward.

There's a large need on this Human scale.

Amidst this uncertainty, I find myself with some peace. Life ebbs and flows. Will this hurt our community? Yes. Will my family and my own business suffer? Yes.

But - and there's a big "but" here l.

But, I know we (as a community, as a family) will get through it. This is Life living up to the fullest of its uncertainties. Historically, we've suffered this and much more before. There are other parts of the world where this is the daily reality (and worse) that they've been living with for generations. . There will be pain. There will be loss. Many of us will have a new reality to live in as we move forward. But, as a whole, we will persist.

As a whole, I hope we find new ways to bond together, deepen our compassion and support each other as we can. I hope we can share peace and comfort with one another. For those of us who may be stripped to our bones and for those of us who may have to live more scaresly than we are accustomed as we recognize how little we actually have control over, I hope we find a new appreciation for what truly matters in Life and find joy, peace and appreciation for that true value.

That being said, I may not have much to give but, if anyone needs something, please reach out. I've decided to Trust and ride through it, wherever that may take us. We are prepared to the extent that we can be prepared for this moment. I want to live in the peace that exists knowing there is a bigger picture, knowing that this will only be part of our story and trusting in the sovereignty over this moment. This moment is exactly what this moment is.

You are loved. You are valuable.

Sincerely,

Alyson

alyson@jasperandfern.com