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Today I visited a person I've been friends with for 20 years. I spent HOURS and hours with her, just hanging out. Sometimes we were quiet, sometimes we were chatty, sometimes we watched tv. Sometimes we interacted with her little boy. It was such a fantastic evening. She even cooked me dinner!!
I looked at this woman, who is has an 18 month son and is going through a divorce. I initially wanted to visit with her because I wanted to be there for her, but once I was with her it was clear that she didn't really need me. She is putting one step in front of the other and she is figuring out everything, and I couldn't be more proud of her; of the woman she has become.
I watched her with her son with a mix of jealousy and awe. She embodies motherhood so gracefully. Shes got patience, kindness, wisdom and love.
With this page in my book I reconnected with someone whom I love very much. Someone who inspires me and makes me smile.