“I won’t always be just a phone call away. Sometimes I leave my phone inside so I can focus on life unfolding around me. I may not show up at the exact moment you need me—I promise I try, but sometimes I’m wrestling with my own battles. You may not always have my full, undivided attention, but I’ll still listen as you vent while I push kids on swings. We might not plan many girls’ nights or remember to text back right away, but every time you cross my mind, I’m quietly grateful for you.”
