A Warm Embrace And Presence

--by lovelightbug, posted Jun 5, 2012

It was a usual day at the hospital.

I was running around doing what I needed to get done for my patients. Then I stopped in my tracks because I could feel my cell phone vibrating in my pocket. I almost always keep my phone on. In the event of an emergency my family and friends can that way get in touch with me.

It was an emergency.

There was a death in my family. I couldn't move. I couldn't think. I was excused early from work that day, but came home to an empty apartment and didn't know what to do next. I cried. I didn't know if I wanted to be alone or phone my close friend. I didn't know if I should have bothered my friend. Death is a sensitive subject for some people. Different people handle it in different ways.

What does one say? What does one do? After deliberating for a bit, I finally decided to just call my friend.

I was so glad I did. Without a second thought, my friend simply said, "I'll be right over."

I opened the door and just fell apart all over again. But just having my friend there, holding me in silence, meant the world to me. Being there, and being present, meant so much during that difficult time. A hug and the presence of a warm and caring heart. In that moment, it was all I needed.

I am so very grateful for that.

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Posted by lovelightbug
Jun 5, 2012
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Readers Comments

heartofflesh wrote: Some times the most comforting thing is a hug !
Hope you come to terms with your loss soon !

Aurelia wrote: Many times there are no need for words. The connection of our hearts through an embrace like that is all that's needed to allow us to be ourselves, let our defenses down and just be. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and Love, Aurelia

smileon wrote: So sorry for your loss. It's wonderful that you had someone to turn to in your time of need. Sometimes a hug is the most comforting act you can give or receive.

humblebumble wrote: I thank you all for your kind and heartfelt words. I hug YOU now in return!! :) God bless!

unknown wrote: Lovelightbug, I am now joining in your loss and your peace when a friend connected with you ... when you needed an extra hand and a shoulder to lean over ... God finds a way, we find a way, I am now offering my hand and shoulder to hold you in silence ... with love, deepula.

humblebumble wrote: Thank you Deepula. Much love to you in return. My heart smiles within.

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Sorry for your loss. Friends are great for just being there when you need them. A hug and caring silence can go a long way!

Cherrill wrote: I am sorry to hear of your loss. Friends are angels sent from god to help us when we need a hug or just someone to listen.

God bless you and your family

ziva wrote: May positive energy and angels surround you and hold you up in your loss. It was so right to call your friend. I wanted to cheer. We have to give each other the opportunity to be there for us. I think most people want to do the kind and right thing but its always a risk to reach out and to chose to reach back. I have found it is a risk nearly always worth taking snd sometimes literally life changing. Namaste zivz

denisemj wrote: So sorry for your loss, and glad that your friend came to comfort you during this difficult time.

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