I can’t believe how quickly the year is going by. There are only four weeks until Easter and it seems that we are still cleaning up after the Christmas rush. Christmas can be a very stressful time for people and many who are poor can feel very left out of the celebrations. At the Mission we have a big Christmas lunch for those who wish to come. Over 650 did so and told us they had a good time. Some people say that we should just give food to those in need and let them make their own feast while others think that it is condescending of us to provide a lunch at all. I would like to know what you think.
An interesting development with our Alcohol and Drug Service it an increase in the number of young people and their families making referrals. In the past it has often been school counsellors and other authority figures who have made referrals. We don’t know why there has been a change. Have you any ideas?
It would be good to hear from you. Until next week,
Michael
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I wonder if the increase in A&D referrals has to do with the lowered drinking age, or is that too obvious? I just think some people find normal consciousness too boring, which is surprising considering that reality tv is so common nowadays, not that that is often very real. Also, natural silliness (as opposed to drug and alcohol induced silliness) becomes uncool after a certain age, maybe 15 or 16, so maybe people forget how to laugh without being artificially altered, as it were. I don't know, but that's my 2c worth.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I think the Christmas lunches are lovely, and having been a volunteer in the past, I know the huge amount of organisation that goes in to it. I think it is beneficial to the volunteers as well, to nip out on Christmas day and do something for someone else.