This past week a mother called asking if she could rent just one night. All she wanted was one full day and night to spend with her daughter. I gently asked if she was sure she didn’t want two nights. Her voice got quiet and she told me she could only afford one. This mama was willing to give every dime she had just for that little bit of time with her child.
Later I was sharing her story with someone, and because of that conversation I got to call her back with good news. I told her to come on Wednesday and stay longer. The way she reacted you would have thought she won the lottery. It wasn’t the extra night that made her cry. It was the gift of extra time.
She had just found out she has Alzheimer’s. All she wanted was more moments with her daughter while she still remembers her.
Friends, spend time with the people you love. None of us are promised forever. ❤️