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Graham Usher
Bishop Graham s wooden plaque
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In his Christmas message, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich, offers positive thought at the end of a tough year for many of us
Earlier this year I was sent a beautifully carved piece of oak. On it are inscribed the words, “This too shall pass”.
The words come from an ancient Persian story. A wealthy person asked a wise guide what phrase might be true at any time and in any place. These were the words that were offered: “This too shall pass”.
How we long for the pandemic to pass. How we wish that it’s ill effects on livelihoods and jobs, businesses and charities, relationships and abuse would end. Many Christmas plans are in disarray and many will feel great loneliness. How we wish to hug a loved one again and to share a happy meal with family and friends
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Organisations across Norfolk and Waveney are doing their part this week to prevent people feeling alone this Christmas.
People from all walks of life across our area will still be taking in the news that they can only spend Christmas Day with their closest loved ones under tier 2 coronavirus restrictions.
For those who have family in tier 4 restricted areas, the prospect of a Christmas dinner over Zoom will come as devastating and unsettling news.
This year, people across Norfolk and Waveney are being reminded they do not have to suffer in silence as the mental health campaign - Not Alone - is relaunched.