Emily was barely a year and my Mom had enrolled her in a Mommy and Me class. I showed up with my little girl and met another mom with curly hair and a daughter named Emily. They were wearing the same outfit. We have known each other since. Our girls went to the same elementary school for a few years too. Our galaxies just seem to keep orbiting around one another through all of these years. We have shared many a special conversation but most of them were in stolen little minutes here and there. Today we actually made a plan and met for some coffee. It was nice to catch up. We discussed all sorts of important and not so important things over our fancy little coffees. It was a break from the day. Life has been challenging for both of us lately. We fall apart when we need to, stay positive when it helps and share the burden from time to time with a sympathetic and understanding ear. I had to get back to my broken down refrigerator otherwise we might have talked for hours. It is nice to have a friend who gets you, who understands and who can laugh at all that life has dealt us.
It is not a coincidence when certain people come into your life. It's no mere lucky break when you circle back around them for the experiences they share. It IS a decision to value them and to reach out when it is needed. I have a feeling our girls will be friends forever and I am so glad that all those years ago we were placed next to each other to sing and play and dance with them. Maybe THEN it was a gift to our babies but it turns out NOW to be a gift to us moms.
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