Homecoming

I had the privilege of catching up with a very good friend last night. We haven't spoken for a very very long time but I guarantee if you saw us chatting last night you would have no idea it had been years since we last talked.  Sadly, she is in town because her mom isn't doing well.  I am so sad for her and having dealt with my own mother's death only makes me want to want to shield her from what is most likely to come. 

Visiting my friend at the hospital reminds me so much of my mom and the time we spent in the hospital when she suffered an aneurysm.  My friend's mom is in the very same hospital building - just one floor away.  My mom spent over a month recovering from her head trauma so I know that area like the back of my hand. Oh the memories...  What a crazy time that was...

I feel so lucky to have this friend in my life again.  She was my first friend after my family moved to Iowa and she was one person I could really count on when I needed her most.  We really had each other's backs growing up.   Both of us agreed - we dealt with much to much chaos in our younger lives but we turned out ok in spite everything.  It's going to be great to continue our chats and I am really looking forward to having this friend in my life again. 

Have a good weekend and I'll catch everyone next week.