Last Goodbye

There’s an old Elvis song that talks of “my last goodbye.” That’s where we are now, closing in for our last goodbye to a virus that has and is still upsetting the world. But, with the vaccinations going on relentlessly, it can’t be too long before we can finally wave the enemy a last goodbye.

             Like most people, I can’t wait to be able to hug my children and grandchildren after more than a year of having had to be satisfied with video contacts. However, not everyone is seeing the future in the same way.

            Some people can’t wait to get out from under the restrictions of the virus to dance in the street, while others want to make certain everything is back to normal before they venture out. One thing is sure everyone will make their way into the future at their own pace. Some, still somewhat scared because the past year has been one of severe pain and struggle, will be reticent about joining the crowd for some time. Those in health care who have helped all the suffering souls affected by the virus can’t wait to finally be able to take a deep breath of relief and rest.

            I think everyone has been marked by the pandemic in one way or another. Some will rebound quickly, while others will have tears in their souls for some time to come. Those of us who are ready to dance in the street should remember to invite those who are still crying to join us when the last goodbye is finally a reality.

            We’ve all seen pictures of the roaring ‘20s when people let loose after the pandemic caused by the Spanish Flu. We will still be in the ‘20s when covid is gone. Let’s make them roaring again as we relegate a sad chapter of history to the past with a last goodbye.