2020 has certainly proven to be an eventful year. Aside from a global health pandemic, national economic shutdown, social unrest, and a heated presidential election, the events of this year have wreaked havoc on the emotional well-being of almost every American.

As we wade through the final two months of 2020, there is much to reflect on and remember, even as most of us likely long for the start of a new year. 

Working in the restoration industry, our technicians know the importance of being prepared for the job they are responding to. What most people don’t know is our technicians have to be just as emotionally prepared as physically prepared going into a loss.

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is a landmark in Upper Manhattan. Built in 1892, the building is among the top five largest church buildings in the world, and according to the church’s website is actually the largest cathedral in the world. 

2020 sure has been a unique year! The third decade of the 21st century started like most other years and…well, let’s just say everyone now has a new vocabulary most likely consisting of words and phrases such as social distancing, quarantine, flatten the curve, and Dr. Fauci.

Five years ago, millennials surpassed baby boomers as the largest living generation. Economists predict by the end of this year, millennials will officially comprise half of the U.S. workforce.

Think of your bookshelf, or for those of you who are digitally minded, think about your e-reader or Audible subscription. You likely have hours of distilled wisdom in your possession, with many more waiting to be added today, tomorrow, and every day after.