Today I saw someone in the store. Someone that I've known for years. Someone who hugs big, sings big, and is kind. And that someone nearly bolted. But we turned a corner right into one another at the grocery store....no graceful way out. I went...right up to her....I hugged her well....I spoke with her and looked in her eyes...and I told her I love her when she was leaving. She has been changed by my ex. She has heard stories. And that's just how it is. But I decided to just be me and let her think whatever she wants to. Do whatever she needs to. I was happy. I didn't hide it. I was out having a wonderful day with five teens. No way I was going to minimalize my complete and total joy. I was having a perfectly wonderful day. She can have her thoughts and worries and feelings....and they don't have to stress my day. Can't say it didn't sting. I saw the startled look. I saw the hesitation. She didn't hug first. She didn't say she loves me. But, that doesn't have to stop me from being who I am. Who I was created to be.
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