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by Chaplain (Col.) Jonathan Wade out of essentials and how she would be able to complaint and the all too present ‘what-ifs.’ dressed to Web Updates, 220 E. Ave.
Eglin AFB, Fla. get more. A neighbor, not even an acquaintance, However, as a military family, we have never K-4, # 7, Lancaster CA 93535
just someone living nearby, checked up on her. in our history allowed darkness to win the day. For questions concerning the web site,
I’m not sure what your reaction has been to In the course of the conversation, this neigh- From the World Wars to this present day, we contact the webmaster at webmaster@
the current times, but mine has been a gentle bor brought her to her home and showed her engaged strength and courage, hope and faith to aerotechnews.com.
astonishment at the empty grocery shelves, the what supplies she had and then offered anything burn away the darkness with the brilliance of our
closed beaches and restaurants and the fears and she had to the military spouse, if she ever needed unshakeable care and concern for our brothers Where you can get
anxieties of my friends and neighbors. help. and sisters in arms and their precious families. Aerotech News and Review
I have to confess I too experienced fear and Light. Not an explosion of light, but a simple As for me, I’ve decided to be a source of light,
anxiety — especially for the wellbeing of those I flame of strength and courage on the part of a maybe a flickering match-light, but a light none- For information on Aerotech
love and for the life I lead and enjoy so much. But neighbor that dispelled some very deep dark- theless. I encourage you to be a light to anyone distribution, call (661) 945-5634
ness shrouding another human being. It made
and everyone, too.
something I experienced this past week stopped me me think about whether I am being a source of A few lights here and there soon become a or e-mail delivery@aerotechnews.com.
in my tracks and changed my outlook. light, or just adding to the darkness as I walk blazing fire, chasing darkness to the far corners
One of our family members, whose beloved through my own valley of shadowy fears and and lifting the hearts and souls of our fellow
spouse is deployed, shared about an act of kind- concerns. military members, families, friends, neighbors
ness shown to her: a little light in a time of It’s pretty easy to add to the negativity — to and even the strangers that cross our paths. Aerotech News and Review is published
shadows. keep the darkness dark. In times like these, de- When history looks back upon how we took every other Friday, serving the
Facing all the ‘what-ifs’ of illnesses, quaran- cisions made by friends, neighbors and leaders on this darkness, let them see the brilliance of aerospace and defense industry of
tines, closed schools and more, this deployed here and across the country may get our minds our light and speak thankful words that we never Southern California, Nevada and
spouse wondered what she would do if she ran racing into the darkness of doubt, conjecture, failed each other or the nation we so love. Arizona. News and ad copy deadline
Combating loneliness no responsibility for error in ads other
is noon on the Tuesday prior to
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than space used. Your comments are
by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Steven Cuneio unprecedented time.” Simply put, friends, we need one another for support, welcomed and encouraged. Write to
Moody AFB, Ga. encouragement and most certainly to combat the detriment of loneliness the address below.
during this season.
Carol Kinsey Goman, in her article entitled Don’t Let Physical Distancing To illustrate just how lonely people can be, Charles Swindoll mentioned
Become Social Distancing, highlighted the guidelines in our present crisis an ad that was in a Kansas newspaper some time ago. The ad read, “I will
by stating, “Work from home, don’t meet in person — or if you must get listen to you talk for 30 minutes without comment for $5.00.” Swindoll • Publisher .........................Paul Kinison
together, keep your social distance!” said, “It sounds like a hoax, doesn’t it? But the person was serious. Did • Business Manager.............Lisa Kinison
But she also highlighted something else of vital importance when she anybody really call? You bet they did. It wasn’t long before this individual • Editor ..............................Stuart Ibberson
• National Advertising
said, “As we increase our efforts to fend off the spread of COVID-19, we who placed the ad was receiving 10 to 20 calls a day…because the pain Manager ..........................Paul Kinison
need to watch that we aren’t worsening another threat to public health, and of loneliness was so sharp, that some were willing to try anything for a half
that is loneliness.” hour of companionship.”
I’ve heard it said, “A great relation has great communication,” and I would Friends, as we fight through these tough days before us and the ensuing Aerotech News and Review
agree with that wholeheartedly. We as human beings are social beings, who weeks ahead of us, yes, adhere to the proper guidelines of good hygiene 220 E. Ave. K-4, #7
are wired for connection with others, aren’t we? In our present environment and physical distancing … do your part; but don’t neglect staying socially Lancaster, CA 93535
of social distancing, there’s a call for “social distancing” to be replaced connected with others through the wonderful means that are afforded to us. e-mail: editor@aerotechnews.com
with the phrase “physical distancing.” Another recent commentary entitled, With the incredible technology we have at our fingertips, keep checking up Visit our web site at www.aerotechnews.com
Why are we calling it social distancing? Right now, we need social connec- on each other … keep talking, keep communicating, and stay connected. You
tions more than ever, stated that “while we must be physically distant, it’s never know: a text, an email or phone call could be exactly the encourage-
crucial we maintain, or even increase, social contact with others during this ment someone needs from you today.
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