Praise be for my love of driving! Two days ago, I made a mad dash up to Syracuse, NY - normally a 5+ hour drive from the Philly suburbs, closer to 7 taking my leisurely route - to see a very special older friend who was visiting his daughter for ten days.
What a glorious 22 hours! Yes, it was ab fab to see our dear friend, whom I hadn't clapped eyes on for months.
The #1 memory I took away wasn't the face of a beloved oldster or being pampered by his daughter & her family, it wasn't the fun of watching his special pooch hit it off with their small menagerie or meeting the delightful woman who has the pleasure of being his temp aide during his visit.
My most forever-cherished moments will be gentle ones between him & his family - daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren. The deep joy of just seeing them all basking in each other's company, to hear the granddaughter being quietly, unobtrusively protective, his daughter balancing time at work & time with Dad, the grandson having a great time with someone he clearly loves & admires, the light tone & light touch of his son-in-law.
I went to Syracuse for the briefest of brief visits with a treasured friend I get to see once in a blue moon, ended up falling head over heels with his family & treasured moments to get me through to our next connect!
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