So, who is it? Who would you wish to have close at hand to pull you through this dilemma? Your mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter? Your husband, wife, boyfriend, or girlfriend? Your best friend in the whole, wide world or perhaps an older, wiser grandparent? What about your trusty canine or feline friend? (or in the case of my examples, I suppose you'd want your travel guide most off all, eh?)
I was asking myself these questions recently and figured there's no better place to address such a topic.
My younger brother (who's currently residing in Virginia Beach, VA) was in town for two days last week. I had already come up with the subject of this blog, but didn't really allow myself the time or energy to get around to writing it out until today (one week late). I was pleased to discover, however, that a few of my seemingly ambiguous readers were disappointed by this. To them, along with a confession of flattery, I offer an apology. I'm sorry if they had to wait around for this, but hopefully today's blog will alleviate any anxiousness they may have experienced. I'd like to be able to promise that it won't ever happen again, but "real life" doesn't wear a wristwatch does it?
Anyway, let's get back on topic, shall we?
Which person (or people) in your life would you do anything for? What are the honest limitations? You might take a bullet (or catch a grenade for someone). You might just be that shoulder to cry on. Now who would do anything for you? Who's your dry shoulder? Who's going to catch that grenade for you? Though part of me understands it, I don't want to believe that there are actually people out there that don't have anyone at all to rely on. I can't accept that somebody out there isn't depended on by another somehow. Humans are entirely too socially sustained for this to be possible in my mind. We live to share, don't we?
Tomorrow, if accessible, get ahold of you grandparents. Check in with them and make sure that they're still doing fine. Make sure that they know the same about you. They'll miss you a little less today. When you're conversation's over, your mom and/or dad would most definitely appreciate you taking a moment to catch up with them. I'm willing to bet that your husband or wife wouldn't mind if you told them you loved and appreciate them today. I'm also willing to bet that they'll send those same words right back to you. Maybe you could light a candle in your girlfriends heart some afternoon soon by simply sending her flowers or chocolates. Just go curl up with your dog or cat for a few minutes. Take a nap with them. They'll curl right back. It's a beautiful day outside, take your kids to the park. They'll smile, laugh, and grow. Meet your brother or sister for dinner and drinks tomorrow night while you're at it. You'll smile, laugh, and grow. Who cares if you have to initiate all of this? Someday, you have to trust that they'll return the favor.
Point is, you won't be allowed this sort of costless contact forever, reader. Be gracious for this quick minute we are fortunate enough to spend on this planet. Don't ever neglect how immeasurably opportune these moments of our exiguous lifetimes are. We're surrounded by people that want nothing but the best for us. Family, friends, and comrades that wish only for your love, acceptance, and honesty. So, give and you shall receive, reader. And thanks for reading, friend.
I'm going to close this one with a great line of lyrics that pertains to the topic quite well;
"Always remember there was nothing worth sharing like the love that let us share our name".
-The Avett Brothers
Well done sir!
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