Vacation destination

I find myself thinking about how special it really is to find a true friend, and to be be able to keep and nurture that relationship over the years and miles when you do not live near each other. My soul-mate friend, Elena, was here to pick up her son after he had been visiting us for a few days. The week started with me driving out to her place with the kids for a few days, then bringing her son back here. Lots of miles on the Mass. Pike but well worth it! One of the greatest joys for Elena & I is watching our two teenaged boys continue to develop as friends. They met in kindergarten 10 years ago, but after a few years their family moved south and then back north to the Boston area. Those miles, particularly for children, can unravel a friendship, despite the best intentions.

Kristofer and David have been able to see each other twice a year on average, and each time we marvel at the way they pick up so comfortably with each other. There seems to be a safe place residing within each of them, where the other knows they can be totally at ease. As a parent, it is so reassuring to see your child find such a place. Don't we all want and need that in our lives? In that place, I know my son is learning to expose his thoughts and feelings with someone who can handle them with respect, love and care. I call that a great school vacation destination!