Too often society lauds keeping to oneself and braving any storm alone. But I think it takes more courage (and acceptance) to acknowledge our limitations and reach out to those who love us and want us not to feel alone in the chaos.
To know that there are people who will drop everything when called upon to be there for you if you say the word is a truly wonderful blessing. 🤗😇
My grandmother stressed the importance of letting people into my life, in keeping contact with my friends, after my grandfather passed away. She realized that the loneliness was more than she was prepared for and wished that she'd gone out to meet more people and cultivate friendships when she was younger and braver to put herself out there. It took some time but about a year later, she ventured out and was able to meet a wonderful woman in the library that she's come to see as a true friend. Someone who is close by who can drop by the house for coffee and makes her smile. Now, atop her family, she has this great friend to call upon when she has a need for contact.

LOVE YOU!