Pass the peace to those who have none

This will be a lonely Thanksgiving and Christmas season for a great many of us. In Florida, the economy has left thounsands of seniors in nursing homes alone for the holidays, according to Capitol News Service.

For others, the issues are more personal. There are many like GWFrink3, for whom the season of rejoicing is also a season of grief.

They need us, even as their smiles conceal their pain.

SouthernOne calls upon those of us who are well. Together, let us help those who are not. Without regard for how much we like them. Or, within some limits, whether they reject us (repeatedly) when we reach out.

Is this not the season which is founded upon celebration of such compassion and forgiveness?