Connections

Yesterday a terrible winter storm blew in and I knew I wouldn't be going out. I had some things planned to keep me busy, but I knew it would be a long day, with no other people around me. I need to stay socially active and although I have times where I crave, and need, to be alone, too much alone time makes me a little weird. Even with the storm, I had great connections with people.

Three connections in the storm:

-While checking facebook, the chat window popped up. I don't often use the chat feature, but this was from a friend I haven't seen for about ten years. We have been trying to make time to get together for a few weeks, since reconnecting on facebook. We had an on-line chat and got caught up on some stuff and have arranged a time to visit face-to-face. While I was chatting with her, another chat window popped up; this one from a friend who lives hundreds of miles away. It was very strange to be having these two on-line conversations at once. I very much enjoyed my visits with these two ladies, and think I may chat on line more often.

-Sister Three and Sister Two both phoned, and with each of them I had long conversations, about 'just stuff'. It was more like we were sitting together and talking, and not phone calls where we relay information.

-Hours later, in the early evening, again two phone calls; one from The Kid (who hates the phone) and one from a long time friend who lives many miles away. The Kid and I just talked about stuff, as well. This is unusual for us when we are on the phone. As I mentioned, she hates being on the phone and our calls are generally short and only to convey information. The long time friend and I don't talk as often as either of us would like - life gets in the way, you know. We discussed some tough times going on for her. That's how long time friends are - time goes by without much contact, but there is still the trust and connection to open your hearts and souls.

The storm continues today and I will likely have to go out to do some grocery shopping. I also want to visit a colleague in the hospital. I know it's time for me to see people, even strangers, face to face. However, if I chose to spend one more day by myself, I know I am not alone.