For the first time since this mess of a year began, I felt deeply.
Nothing made sense - nothing felt right.
Everything felt so...purposeless.
And then it happened - a miracle - the truth.
I was lonely - utterly hopeless in my hurt - until I saw the truth.
In my loneliness, I deepened friendships.
I needed those around me so desperately.
In our fear and sorrow, my family came together as it never had before.
We spoke more honestly, more deeply, and more lovingly into one another's lives.
Our family became a team.
I found what I had been looking and longing for - deep and meaningful connection.
And then - the most beautiful thing - there was no longer a need for fear.
So what was I left with?
I was left with substance.
I was left with truth.
My joy could not be distracted by flighty friendships or shallow relationships.
Everything was genuine - everyone was true.
She is not the only one who got a second chance - we all did.
