Going Home...

Although we lost Mom 13 years ago, I still strongly feel her presence in my life.  I often find myself sitting there and talking to her out loud.  The conversations give me a sense of comfort, they make me feel more connected to her.  Sometimes they are silly conversations, things that I know would make her laugh.  Other times I share my hopes, wishes, and even anxieties with her.

Five weeks ago, I was having one such conversation with her.  I said, you know mom, I do not have to win the lottery, but just a little something would be nice as I embark on this journey of going home and being off work for the year.  Fast forward four weeks and I receive an offer on my house, the amount was over asking to the tune of just what I asked my mother for!!  Now, I know there will be many of you who say, “oh Deb, this is nothing but coincidence” but I believe my mother had a hand in this.  This move has happened at lightening speed, with the pieces falling gently into place in front of me.  There is no one who could convince me she was not part of this.

I also believe that because of the lessons she taught me, I find myself in a position where I am surrounded by the most wonderful people as I get ready to “go home”.   She taught Doreen and I the value of true friendship.  She crafted relationships that have lasted past her life.  Her friends care for Doreen and I like we were their own.  I feel her bonds of friendship with these wonderful women like a warm blanket around me when things get tough.

I am so thrilled to be moving back to the Maritimes, but I would be lying if I said there was not some sadness.  There is a little pang when I think of the incredible people who make up my circle here in our nation’s capitol.  However, I know that these are friendships built to last, ones to which distance and time mean nothing.

This is not the first post about the importance of friendship, nor will it be the last.  For me, it is one of the most important aspects of life.  I hid away from my friends for a while, not letting people in when I was struggling, but I have learned that no matter where I am, they will be there.  I feel so much more energy because of these connections and know that these really are my people. 

Make the space for these friends, there are an incomparable treasures.

Photo used with Permission from MacAnnieArt @macannieart - Ann Marie MacLean, Halifax, NS