risks and rewards 122/366

there are risks and then there are RISKS

I have battled to be a rule follower during this pandemic

I have friends bringing me groceries and dog food and anything else I need

we have practiced safe social distancing when they drop items off and we visit

Wednesday a friend asked if she could stop Thursday and give me a hug

(even offering to mask and cover up to minimize any risk)

I didn't reply 

I was afraid I would never let her go

6 weeks without a hug is a lifetime for someone like me

this afternoon I glanced out the window and rushed from the library to the kitchen door 

knowing Charles would be standing, smiling at me through the storm door glass

and I was right- he was there, holding a gift bag in one hand
(a friend had left a Happy Friday surprise treat for me on the bench)

and something I couldn't identify in the other

another gift, this one from him, a mask for when I go out to minimize risk

he had stopped to check one me, to make sure I didn't need anything

I didn't let fear or pride get in my way, there was something I needed-

I walked right into his arms for a Charles sized hug.

oh 

my 

word

Charles' hugs do wonders for my heart on a normal day

but today-

there are no words to describe the healing and strength I received from his embrace

I could feel it working its way through my whole being

I took full advantage and got several hugs during our quick face to face visit

the risk was definitely worth the reward

       Happy Friday indeed!
       a different kind of hug,
   Cookie Thins, a sweet treat

from a sweet friend. 

Thank you Felicity