Almost too brief
Starting from the beginning... just a few days ago,
our neighbor was checking for a place for her mother's best friend to come and stay for a week.
We have 5 bedrooms.. no visitors this week. so
I said, yes, we have a bedroom available ( I did mention that I did not feel comfortable cooking for
our guest, but the sheets are clean and it is very private )
Bingo !
So, Elizabeth arrived and settled in and very quickly headed to her friends...just about 5 houses away.
'She had a cup of coffee each morning, but then she was off... walking, visiting her friend, shopping,
and then, back to her room
We smiled and chatted briefly, but her main purpose was to spend time with her friend who is on hospice care.
All I knew for sure was her education in psychology, helped to raise 3 children, and spent many hours and days and years with her friend.
The time was flying by and I had hoped to get to know her better.
It is Tuesday morning.. She leaves today about 6:00. She remembered that I had wanted to have a visit with her, so she stuck around and we had a great visit with another cup of coffee.
Our conversation was very rewarding... she had insight into a situation that had been haunting me. She was not hurried. She was very honest. I was very blessed by her observation. No need to write about it now, but it is in my heart and mind.
You can tell by her smile, that she is a genuine, and trusted lady.
While her insight and wisdom was the greatest gift, she also left behind another gift
She had been listening to me...knew how much we enjoy Anthony's Homeport and gave us a lovely note and this very generous gift card
And our brief encounter was the beginning of a friendship, a very valuable gift.
I live an exciting life
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