Season reminders from Shannon Nelson at the V. & V. Restaurant in Richlands, VA. Please read!

All I really know about Shannon Nelson is that she runs the great V. & V. Restaurant in Richlands, Virginia (374 Front St, Richlands, VA.) and that she's really busy and has a great heart and is pretty smart. If I ever disappear and you need to find me, check the V. & V. Restaurant first. It is the kind of place that would be a second home to me if I lived round Richlands. Shannon posted the following reminders for the season that need to get around. Please pass them on.

Before you start bragging that you’ve done your Christmas shopping and post a picture of 175 wrapped gifts under the tree, or posting pics of your matching pajama family portraits, please remember :

Some parents have lost their jobs and don’t know how they’re going to feed their kids, never mind buying presents for them.
Some families are on 80% pay and only just managing to pay bills.
Some people have lost family members and Christmas won’t be the same now or ever again. Some are missing family that acts like they don’t exist
Some people don’t go online and now have no idea when or how they’ll be able to shop.
Some people are completely isolated and alone, and won’t be receiving any gifts from anyone at all.
Some people have had their entire world turned upside down!
Some people are fighting for their lives!!! Christmas shopping is the last thing on their minds.
So remember, nobody likes a show off!!!
For me this year, more than ever before, it's more important who is around your tree rather than what’s under it.
It’s Christ’s Birthday!!!
Be humble. Be thoughtful. Be kind. That’s what the holiday season is really about.
#CopyAndPasteIfYouAgree ... I Do

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We will be closed December 24, 25, and 26 so that we can give our extremely short and over worked staff some time to just enjoy their family's. We are thankful for the ones that we have that keep showing up and helping us every day and honestly wouldn't be able to do it without them. So if you see them out take a second to tell them what a great job they are doing. And if you come in and your order is messed up or you have to wait longer than you would like on your food, please keep in mind the person you are about to yell at showed up that day and probably countless days before and they are trying their best. I'm not just talking about at v&v no matter where you are or what your mad about take 2 seconds to think about what you are about to say to the tired overworked and stressed out worker that showed up that day to help you. Life is hard and sometimes a little patience and understanding go a long way. We love you all and hope everyone has the best Christmas.