Being There

When I have a story that I feel is amusing, but it's not appreciated fully... someone always says "Guess you had to be there". Which is true; if they'd been there, it would've been funny. The same goes for loved ones as you feel like you love them better when you are there with them in your arms.

The happiest thing in the world to me is waking up and realizing my mom is home in the middle of the afternoon. (Been on overnights this week). We chatted and talked, talked and chatted. She told me that she supports me no matter what. I told her that I love her no matter what. How could a girl get so lucky?

My relationship with my mom had been really rocky for years, and was finally starting to repair when my marriage went topsy-turvy. I thought she would disown me for getting a divorce. But she is my staunchest supporter and still my biggest fan.

I want her to meet my new guy friend. He reminds me so much of her (very similar likes and dislikes, traditional values, etc.) and I want my mom to know that I am safer and happier than I've been in years.