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By Rev. Paul Graves<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It would be impossible to count the number of small groups organized in America who undoubtedly feel, \u201cWe\u2019re only one group.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They would be partly right. But that dismissive statement would diminish their power-potential. Until they realize they are \u201conly one\u201d among many other small groups focused on similar purposes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 20th<\/sup>-century anthropologist Margaret Mead is attributed to have declared: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”<\/em> Whether she actually said this is uncertain, but it reflects what she believed deeply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve considered this quote frequently since February 28. \u00a0That day, a small group of residents at Merrill Gardens began investing an hour on Saturday mornings in protesting and affirming as the \u201cStreet Corner Vigil\u201d outside our Hillsboro building. Lots of wonderful horn-honking, thumbs-up and comments from cars and pedestrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And we can count on at least one 1-finger salute each Vigil morning. I almost consider it a lost day if we don\u2019t see one finger testing the air!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know our efforts are very small. We can wonder about their impact on people. But we hear horns, see smiles, catch positive comments from passing cars, and visit with people walking by. We\u2019re encouraged that our vigil might make a tiny, daily difference to those folks who realize a small group of geezers-in-training cares about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reality also buoys us: we aren\u2019t alone in our tiny efforts. On March 28, some of us stood vigil on 4th<\/sup>-and-Main, while the rest joined thousands in Portland and Hillsboro at the NO KINGS event. Small groups standing together are more than \u201conly one\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A former Sandpoint pastoral colleague posted a Facebook NO KINGS response reflecting my own contention that elders have a significant place in the \u201conly one, but we are one\u201d movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI’ve heard a lot of comments about how much \u2018gray hair\u2019 is present at No Kings, and related protests. I see plenty of younger adults and children, too, so it isn’t just a generational thing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about it. The gray-haired people are the children and siblings of the people who fought against fascism back in the day. They have seen the cost beyond finances of other wars firsthand, too.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this age, one’s body may not be cooperative with in-person protests (I\u2019m on day 3 of a migraine since No Kings, and plenty of aches), but you better believe we will walk, hobble, wheel, or crawl to a demonstration right now!!!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shortly after Easter, I came out of an appointment. Under the windshield wiper was a small zip-lock baggie with an ICE whistle and a small brochure (Spanish on one side, English on the other): \u201cForm a Crowd\u2026Stay Loud,\u201d it announced, then gave brief instructions on who to contact if ICE agents are seen in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No organization was named. But it was clear this came from people wanting to make a difference beyond their numbers. I carry the baggie proudly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few weeks ago, I discovered a poet new to me while reading an edition of Diana Butler Bass\u2019s \u201cThe Cottage\u201d. The poet is Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer. I thought of our Vigil group as I read her 5-line affirmation from her poetic collection, After Years of Eschewing Politics<\/a>:
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 throwing my small voice
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 part of me thrills
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Yes, Rosemerry, I believe \u201cit\u201d matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One, plus one, plus one, plus one, plus\u2026= a difference that matters!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Rev. Paul Graves<\/strong> is a retired elder member of the Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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