The Helpers
by Ashley Weeks Cart
Yesterday afternoon, I escaped from the house, from my computer, from the noise, and the fear, and the chaos, and the bravery, and the helping, and sought comfort and clarity on a walk with my children. We headed up the hill to bid adieu to our friends who were in town this weekend for an unbelievable show at MASS MoCA. As they loaded up their van, Sunny offered a helping hand.
Children provide such perspective and peace during times of uncertainty and terror. I know that this quote has been shared and shared and shared again, but it’s what I keep circling back to when my mind strays and tears well. It’s what I cling to in the face of such devastation:
When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ – Mister Rogers
I am so grateful for my own little helper, for all the helpers. And I’m holding my home city in my heart.