However, even when you’re not in lockdown, you might still be unable to see the person you’d like to hug. This is particularly true during a time of quarantine. Often, we’re separated from those we love. That said, the desire to hug someone isn’t the same as actually doing so. Who doesn’t need a hug every now and again? There are plenty of reasons to hug someone: friendship, support, celebration, and love-plus so many more. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We also may earn commission from purchases made through affiliate links. We follow a strict editorial process to provide you with the best content possible. Blessings to you, Pinnacle Family! You will continue to be in my prayers throughout this pandemic and beyond.Cake values integrity and transparency. This virtual hug is not the same, but I hope it expresses the love, care and joy it has been to serve as your pastor. I will say, “Thank you for letting me be your pastor and for loving me and my dog Calvin.” Then I will give you a hug and tell you, “I love you and I can’t wait to see what amazing things God does next for you!” I will say, “Thank you for sharing your life with me these last six years.” We will share some memories of us growing in our faith together, doing mission projects together, serving each other and supporting each other through our life.
Imagine with me for a moment, you and me together. So, today I want to give you a virtual hug. And by the time the pandemic is over (and we are allowed to hug again), I will be serving as someone else’s pastor and those moments for goodbyes well wishes and most importantly, hugs will be gone. Instead, we are standing six feet apart and staying at home in order to stop the spread of this virus. Normally this would be the time where we would be gathering for celebrations, times for parties, goodbye meals and coffees where we shared our last moments as Pastor and congregation together. To add one more thing to the struggle stack, this is my last week at Pinnacle. I want to wrap my arms around each of you and say we are all going to get through this together. But that is exactly what I want to do right now. There has been a lot of phone calls, digital connections, and zoom meetings.ĭue to the COVID-19 pandemic hugs are not allowed. Most often there is an office door, a building or a computer screen between any of our communications. Today there are no hugs, in fact, there are six feet between me and the next person.
A moment of connection, love and fellowship shared together.Īnd as you can probably imagine I am in withdrawal due to the social distancing. It is also likely that you would have received one of these hugs from me. It is likely that if we have had the opportunity to spend any time together, you would know that I am a hugger. And as God’s people, we express God’s comfort, forgiveness, peace and love through the giving of hugs. I have found in my years of ministry that a hug is the acting out of the Holy Spirit providing comfort during a difficult time, the grace shown in forgiveness, the peace after a difficult decision and the love shown at the exact moment when we need it. A hug is often defined as a light squeeze around someone’s arms as a sign of affection.
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