Just taking a little time to chat can reassure our friends, neighbours and elderly folks that during this pandemic someone is close by. During the past few months with Covid 19 we have had many people reach out to us through the business, some of them are elderly and live alone. A few do not have online resources only the phone. Some are Australians who reside here in America and live by themselves and have been with us for years. They are calling to check on me, God luv ‘em, however I know a few of them are dealing with anxiety with the current situation and the questioned asked the most “is there an end to this?” I don’t think any of us have the answers, but I do know taking 10-20 minutes to talk, maybe reminiscing about Australia and listening to their stories, gives them a few minutes of laughter and reassurance they are not alone. Many of us here in America do not even know our neighbours, so if you see an elderly person who lives in your street, please do not take it for granted they all have family. Please drop a note off at the front door and check on them. If you know someone living by themselves, a neighbour living alone, please reach out to them for a few minutes, especially our elderly as the isolation during this pandemic is taking its toll......."thank you for caring"