Blog-a-thon Day 11

True Friends

Two days ago, I had to cancel my lunch date with a good friend because I had declared a “mental health day” at home for Kyle.  Since we couldn’t meet at a restaurant, my friend Robin volunteered to come over. Much to my surprise, she showed up at my door with two big bags of lunch.  Thus far, the day had been quite challenging, and this really brought a smile to my face. FYI, we’re not  talking fast food, but the good stuff from a good place (pita, hummus, dolmas, mmm). What a treat!

We sat down to indulge and catch up on all the latest.  Just a few bites and words in, and I had to get up to tend to Kyle. This happened repeatedly throughout the meal and her visit here.  Kyle came to the table. He wanted to eat. He didn’t want to eat. He 'thought' he wanted to eat, but couldn't. He needed to pace. He didn’t know what he wanted. This is all part of his anxiety episode. Needless to say, it was not the most relaxing lunch.

Robin met  Kyle when he was four and has seen it all. We’ve been friends since my Rachel and her Sam were in mom and tot class together in 1988. She was visibly understanding, patient, and comfortable.  I didn’t have to worry about Kyle’s behavior- no apologies were needed. In fact, Robin had a more  laid back attitude than I did. A true friend. There are not  many friends who don’t  have their own children with special needs, who could be there  in this way. But with Robin, our families have grown up together and that special bond transcends everything.

I don’t know if I fully appreciated her visit until after the fact. It was a long day. I got some work done, but mainly took care of Kyle and worried. Robin’s company was a ray of sunshine in our mental health day. In fact, she was just what the doctor ordered.

I hope I thanked her enough. As I said in the first chapter (Appreciation) of “Breathe , “‘It’s easy to become complacent.” When someone is always there for you, like my husband, or my friend Robin (and some of my other friends and support people), I may inadvertently take them for granted. I know this is one of my weak areas. Perhaps it is yours too.

Robin, I know I thanked you for bringing that delicious food but more importantly, thank you for being there for me and for Kyle with such grace and ease this past Wednesday and always.

True friends. Friends who “live it” or friends who “get it” (without living it), are necessary soul food for the journey of life.

Enjoy the weekend and take a moment to thank a true friend.

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