Thankful

I think that for the most part most people would agree that they take their loved ones for granted. It's not that this is intentional, but it is just something that happens. And usually it isn't until something happens to them, to us, that this changes.

I know that I have taken for granted that my mom would be my mom, that she would be the best friend that I have known and loved forever, but it wasn't until she became sick this year and disappeared for a bit that I realized how much I have taken for granted. I received an email from her today that was so much like my 'old' mom that tears gathered in my eyes. It's been nearly 5 months since I've caught a glimpse of her and it was just so great to have hope confirmed. I know that she is finding her way back to who she is, that the Lord is restoring her, and it's just such a blessing to bear witness to her return. I know that there will still be hard days ahead of us, but this is the first glimpse of my mom in so long that I can't help, but praise God and trust that when I go home for Christmas I will be greeted by my temporarily missing best friend.