Why not? Just squeezing in another similarly titled email to your in-box. Small business Saturday, Cyber Monday, all an attempt for businesses to be made whole for the year and come out of the red, tapping our giving spirit.

You may be recovering from celebrating, traveling or entertaining this Thanksgiving. Hopefully ignored the malpractice-worthy advice of a resident psychiatrist who advocated to avoid family due to politics! These holidays will offer opportunities for us all to be made whole as well. The mother’s heart that leaps when her son or daughter arrives, every harsh word forgotten. When brothers and sisters long apart give awkward hugs and chuckles. When children and babies tolerate the pinching cheeks and loving kisses from grandparents. Every bit of love expressed, overwhelming any challenge.

We are reminded that with 8.2 billion people in the world, there are only a few who will love us unconditionally- and they are to be treasured. Next week patients will return with pics, a spring in their step and renewed purpose. Many will have been alone, but buoyed by a call or text reaching out. No one needs the turkey or the travel, but everyone needs to know they are valuable and that someone cares. It is good to remember in the bustle, that the holidays are a critical part of wellness. Once again we have the chance to give so much to a loved one by filling a heart and making them whole.