All about the little things

We have said many times over the last nine months that 2020 is the year that just keeps on going, from a global pandemic to the Black Lives Matter movement and claims of election fraud, this year has been one for the history books. As the year that has delivered more turmoil than we would like to admit comes to a close, we want to remind everyone to be thankful for the little things.
In a small community, in the least populated state in the nation, it is easy to feel isolated from big city problems and the hustle and bustle that accompanies larger populations. We have been fortunate to remain below the radar in comparison to more densely populated areas, as far as COVID-19 is concerned. 
As we move forward and navigate the colder months amid a global pandemic, as we gauge and learn other’s concerns and opinions on public health guidelines, let’s remember the little things. 
Before you get frustrated because a business requests you wear a mask, remember that time they donated a gift basketball to a nonprofit auction. Before you call out the lady in front of you at the store for not wearing a mask, let’s remember that there is another side to the story. 
We are fortunate to know the people in our community, to spend time with them, become their friends and to call some of them family. Before we get too wrapped up in the big things as we close out this year, let’s remember its all about the little things. 
We are in this together, with respect, kindness and patience, Newcastle, Weston County and Wyoming can rise above and start 2021 the right way.