Among Friends

[sunala]

I'd like to thank each and every one of you who post on this weekly Shabbat Shalom thread. Regardless of your religious beliefs, you are all so kind and loving. This is a beautiful QVC community filled with the most generous people, in heart as well as in spirit. I love you all

Shabbat Shalom and a happy weekend to all.  It's snowing like crazy here in NY. I implore you all to follow your state's guidelines and stay healthy! Hopefully the vaccines will bring us back to the way we were before. Mr. Sunny and I were finally able to find appointments (separate days, of course) for the vaccine in the middle of March. Better late than never! 

Every day there are more decisions to be made. And now the numbers are going sky-high AGAIN in several states. The numbers are growing out of control, and now we have these new strains of viruses to be aware of. Please, my friends, be careful and do what you have to do to be safe.

It's so rewarding to be able to come together here at QVC's message board every Friday and share our holidays together, regardless of our beliefs. I'd like to thank all you beautiful people who join us on Fridays, regardless of how and where you pray. I'd also like to thank QVC for allowing us to be here. A BIG WELCOME TO THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE JOINING US TODAY, and welcome back to all our regular posters. Your presence is very important to us all. 

I'd also like to thank those of you who are having health issues and share your trials, tribulations and successes with us. Prayers for healing to each and every one of you. Prayers to all the children who are alone and frightened and no longer are with their parents. I can't say any more but may these poor babies soon be reunited with their loved ones. May all your loved ones be healthy, but if they are ill, may they soon be well. To those who have lost loved ones, know that they will always be with you in your heart.

To those of you and your family with health issues, may everything turn out well. May your medical tests and those of your loved ones come back with happy results. May your medical treatments be successful and may you live a long and happy life. Sending prayers of healing and strength to you and your loved ones during this time.

Now, even more than ever, may our elected officials find the wisdom, maturity, courage, strength and sanity to make the right decisions for our health, security and well-being. G-d bless America! Good thoughts and thanks to our military who are protecting us from harm.

Special prayers for all the children...may they be happy, have good health, enough to eat and drink, a warm bed, and the abiding love of their parents and family who will protect them. May the children survive and thrive, and be reunited with their parents. No child should ever be alone or go to bed hungry, nor should anyone else in our beautiful, bountiful country. With the holidays coming up, please help the food banks if you can. Even a little helps.

May our own children and grandchildren be healthy and happy, and shed no tears of pain or sadness. And, MAY ALL THE CHILDREN BE SAFE AND HEALTHY, under the care of their loving parents and family.

Try to do a good deed for a friend or a stranger. They'll feel good, and you'll feel better. Be kind to others. Don't fill up your shopping cart with toilet paper, Clorox and sanitizer when there are people who are walking out empty handed. Share your bounty and feel good about yourself.

Condolences to those of you that have lost a parent, a spouse, or a loved one recently, due to covid or otherwise. May you find the strength to carry on, and hold good memories of your blessed loved ones to keep you strong. Good health and happiness to everyone who shares their thoughts and prayers and good wishes with us every week. Hug your loved ones every day (if you're able to) and make sure they know you love them. Keep good thoughts and surround yourselves with love.

PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASKS (some experts are advising TWO masks), and please socially distance. It can save your life, or the life of a loved one.

With Love and lots of Valentines, Sunny

[hckynut]

Hi sunny,

Haven't put up anything here for a long time. I hope you and all loved ones are well. So many changes in many lives because of this virus. Are you getting the vaccine, or have you? My wife and I got our #1 Pfizer a week ago, no bad effects after.

Have a great weekend, hopefully with all you love.  

@sunala 

JOhn(hckynut)

[DREAMON]

Hope everyone enjoys the weekend and week ahead.

It is important to do things that make us happy in these difficult times.

Be safe ..hope peace, good health, and happiness are in all of our futures.

[Shelbelle]

Good Shabbos to us all !!!

[Shanus]

Shabbat Shalom to @sunala and all my friends here.

I just came home from vaccine #2 (Moderna). I heard this one may have some "ripples" over the next few days. It's not like I had any big parties planned to go to. Lol

Enjoy your weekend and continue to have positive thoughts. Please wear your masks, wash those hands and keep your distance. I'd like to see my grandchildren sooner than later. Thank you.

Shanus

[MOMMAVik]

Shabbat Shalom to all who post and read here.  May you have a restful weekend.  I hope you are able to get your vaccines.  So far no luck here. Limited supplies & unable to get appointments. So I will keep trying to remain healthy.  May you all stay warm & safe in the treachers weather spreading through the country.  Spring is on its way soon?!?! 

[dmod nj]

Hi everyone, 

Pleased to hear some of you are on the way to being vaccinated. 

My thoughts are with those in Texas suffering without water/heat/power. We have a friend who lives outside of Dallas. She was without water but had enough bottled water to use until it was restored. She was much luckier than others still suffering. 

Thank you to all who are wearing masks and socially distancing. 

Thank you Sunny for your wishes and prayers.  This thread is a soft place to fall after a long week. 

Today is National Chocolate Mint Day.   Enjoy! Mangia! 

Sugar free available. 

Chocolate Mint Brownie 

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/classic-mint-chocolate-brownies/

[Shanus]

@dmod nj   It wouldn't be Shabbat without a photo of something delicious from you. Thanks.

[golding76]

Shabbat Shalom to all of you!  In our area, we have experienced some of the severe cold and icy precipitation that has gripped so much of our nation and poor, suffering Texas.  Our weatherman reminded us tonight that our last several Februaries have been comparatively warm and that is why it is difficult for us to adjust to the frigid temps that we are now enduring.

All, please stay warm and safe.  If you are in Texas, you are in my prayers.

[FLBB]

Shabbat Shalom to all you lovely people.  Special prayers and good thoughts going out to all those poor people suffering without heat/power/water in Texas.  What a nightmare. 

I was fortunate that I was able to get my second vaccination today and fingers crossed that the number of people getting vaccinated will increase day by day.  I'm still being careful by wearing a double mask and social distancing and hope all people even if vaccinated will continue to follow the CDC guidelines.

Prayers being sent to those children still without the loving arms of their families.