In every life there are moments when loss or failure prevent us from seeing that there are reasons to hope. It is in those moments when the encouragement of others is critical. A phone call, a loving word, a pledge to be present are not merely nice gestures ,they are the backbones of love and concern. Each of us in the course of our days needs encouragement, and we also are the warehouses of giving that enable others to go on. Is there someone in your life that needs encouragement today?