Staying Connected and Positive

As we navigate through the current situation we are all trying to find our own way to stay safe, but busy and positive. We are finding out it isn't easy having to stay away from family. Like so many others I miss my children and grandchildren, and would give anything to give them a hug.

In a phone conversation with one of my sisters, she suggested I start a good news email within our family; a way for each of us to share something good from our day. It sounded like a great idea so I figured I'd give it a try. I was unsure if my children, niece and nephews would want to join in, but I did add my girls and asked the others to include their children if they wanted.

This is the first email I sent:

Good Afternoon!

With everything going on today, I thought it might be a nice idea to start this family email to share good news. We certainly could all use it 😊

Anyone who wants to participate can share one good thing that happened during their day. I’m sure that each one of us has at least one thing we can share. If you think your children would like to join in, please forward this to them.

My good news for today was the sun coming out and shining on the lake. Very fortunate to look out on this and be able to watch the ducks floating along and chasing one another.

Hope you will all join in with your own daily good news.

Thanks!


I wanted to make sure everyone felt included, but also did not want them to feel they had to participate every day. We all have enough pressure in our daily lives right now, and sometimes may not have the time to respond.

The good news email has been going for about a week now, and for the most part everyone sends something by the end of the day. Even if they can't I am hopeful that they are enjoying what is shared by the others. There have been inspirational quotes, pictures of children, pets or work completed in the yard, and so much more. Many are just being grateful for a good day. I have also learned that our family has a great sense of humor!

If you are having trouble staying connected to your family give this a try. You may be surprised by how much you all will enjoy receiving it and sending out your good news of the day.

It has certainly been a bright light in my day!

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