― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
My mother has
a very dear friend who is like family, so much so that we call her Tía (aunt in
Spanish). Tía and my mother have stood
by each other through major losses and challenges as well as life's greatest
joys and milestones. And Tía has been a
great friend to my siblings and me -- someone I have sought out for advice not
only for me, but also for my friends.
Tía's
daughter was married last October. My
mother and I as well as other family friends pitched in to assist with wedding
details. As a thank you gift, the bride gave
Tía, my mother and me the very generous gift of massages at a very nice hotel spa. Today was Tía's birthday and she suggested
that we celebrate by going together to get our massages. We had a lovely lunch at the hotel's poolside
restaurant overlooking the water, and then enjoyed our massages and the
spa. It was a wonderful way to celebrate
a birthday and the kindness of friendship that sees us through.
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