“One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca
A week ago, Mom was getting her hip replaced. It was scheduled but she had to go in a few days early due to severe pain – it was actually broken. She’s now recovering in transitional care and getting stronger every day. It hasn’t been the same without her. She’s what makes home, home.
There’s been a lot of in and out the past few weeks with family health issues. Molly and Lily know something is going on. They miss Mom like crazy and the feeling is mutual. Every time they see each other, their eyes light up and smiles extend from ear to ear. Home returns.
“Friendship needs no words – it is solitude delivered from the anguish of loneliness.” – Dag Hammarskjold
Yesterday, we went to visit and they were thrilled to see her. We sat outside in the sun just spending time being together. The world was right again. Absence doesn’t make the heart grow fonder. It amplifies the depth of fondness that’s already rooted and strong.
True friendship draws us out and invites our spirits to rise. It’s good to be home.