There’s something about supporting someone that can really give you a sense of who you really are. You get to know if you are a person who sticks to your word or if you just say things in the moment. For me I think I have come to realize that with certain people I tend to love them unconditionally and when they are hurt or in pain I intensify that to a certain degree. My friend from work, the one who lost her father recently, came back to work yesterday. Once she was in the back and had been greeted by everyone else I took some time to go in the back and check in on her. Her phone had dropped in the sewer so she wasn’t responding to my texts. Truth be told I had been thinking about her every day (were going to call her Houston).

So I went back there and immediately we hugged. We stood there for a few minutes just hugging each other tightly and making sure that we were both there. That we both were alive. I held onto her and told her that if she needed anything to let me know. I checked to see where she was at (in terms of mood) and gave her a smile. After our moment I headed back out to help the shop since we were busy. Once she had clocked in and our friend and manager T left the shop I let our closing lead know that if Houston needed anything that I would help her out and give her support. With a nod she told me that she was glad I told her and we went back to our battle stations. 

Throughout the day we worked, chatting a little, and gave each other warm smiles. I made sure to let her know I was there and that if she needed me to let me know. I wasn’t afraid of having to step aside and help if she needed me. Towards the end of the day I realized that I forgot to tell her one important thing so when she came to standing beside me and the customer I left I took a moment and said this. 

"I haven’t told you yet but, I love you" and of course she chimed in at the same time making the moment special. I knew then that she was paying attention and that she knew I was there. That she knew that I meant what I said. We both smiled each other and continued with the rest of the night. I could tell she was having fun with her team and was enjoying the day away from the sadness and the pain. Away from the chaos that is going on in her life. 

When the night was over I made sure to hug her nice and tight before she left and with that we parted ways. Sometimes being there for someone and letting them know how much you love them can make a difference. I know for Houston it was making a difference and I could tell that she knew I meant every word. That she knew that if she needed me to come to her at any moment’s notice I would. Friendship comes in all forms and I am glad that I am able to be there for this one. I’m glad that I was able to meet someone as beautiful and kind as her. She is definitely someone special and I will do what I can to support her as she goes through this hard time. 

 Sometimes thats all you can do.