@esikora @nannette2022 By posting here on Mayo Clinic Connect, we are reaching out, yes, even in times of bad weather, distance, the pandemic of Covid-19 and its variables, or our own health issues. Never underestimate the power of the internet to find a set of people you can literally connect with. This is how many of us are coping with isolation and feelings of despair. And you just never know, as nannette said, who will be an important person to reach back to you, like the rabbi in New York.

A gift of time, service, or funds are best looked as as just that, a gift, with no expectations to receive something in return, except how it makes us feel inside, knowing we were able to do something for someone. Just my humble opinion.
Ginger

you are correct…sometimes it’s a challenge. I’ve lived up to 3000 miles away from family and friends. It’s more challenging but it’s still worth trying. We all need to be creative and think of ways to help, even if that “help” looks different! I’ve dropped off meals AND also followed Covid guidelines. The same can be done with yard work, etc. honestly, it probably helps me just as much as the recipient because it takes my mind off of me,me, me!!!