コリー・ロバートソンさんのインスタグラム写真 - (コリー・ロバートソンInstagram)「Our fam goes to the D.R. every summer to visit our Dominican family. A group of kids that we love and have been part of our lives for many years...except for this summer. We were sad, they were sad, another plan cancelled in 2020. I had the thought though, if we get Covid, get over it and have the antibodies, we’re going. Well, that happened and we went! A silver lining 🤍 It was so much fun to see their smiling faces! To hear first hand how this year has been for them. They aren’t complainers so I had to drag it out of them. They’re still not in physical school. School is done on television, most kids don’t have computers, they are getting by with what they have. I asked one friend how they had been and again after prying he told me they were in “survival mode.” That was all he had to say. If you’ve ever been to a developing country you know that carries more weight than most of us can understand. I hadn’t planned to post about this trip. I’m sure I’ll get some negativity, but something that friend said changed my mind. He said, “maybe others will see that you came and know that it’s okay to come here again.” Many countries around the world depend on tourism for their economy, hotels, small businesses, restaurants, guides, drivers, translators. The plane over to the D.R. is usually filled with Americans, tourists, church groups, etc. this time that wasn’t the case. I saw bus lots full of empty buses, we were the only ones at the hotel. I’m not really sure what the answer is here. We’re still in the midst of a pandemic, I know. But if you have the antibodies, if you get the vaccine, and can take a trip, go to the D.R. or one of the many countries that depends on your tourist dollars, buy from small businesses on the street and pay extra, tip well. (By the way, I did most of my Christmas shopping at local business here in my hometown in Louisiana. I’m for supporting small businesses wherever you are!) I know not everyone can or should travel right now, but there are other ways you can make a difference. If you have never participated in year-end giving, 2020 is the year to start!! The needs are greater than ever before. Continued in comments...」12月20日 2時19分