the value of a hug.

I want to hug and be hugged more.

From Jessie's regular demand, "I want a HUG!" ...to my friends at church, to those friends I simply haven't seen in awhile, you just can't underestimate the power of that simple act of affection.

I went to Divorce Care last week, and left realizing I had hugged no one. I was late getting in there, and I guess, rushed to leave. But the usual hugfest just didn't happen. And when I thought long enough about it, it made me just a little sad.

Human contact is so necessary on a daily basis, and when you are struggling, it becomes a need that can heal, lift a spirit and repair some damage all at one time.

And as the world gets more digital by the day, and when regular contact with friends and family becomes easier yet so less personal, I forget that a gesture so easily done can mean so much. Even when you don't realize it.

Go ahead and hug it out.

You'll be so glad you did.