The light

 I realized something tonight. Strange as it is. 

I want to make a difference in one particular persons life. I have kinda been struggling with myself to make this person know that I really do care, that I will always be a part of his life. The thing that I realized is that I will be. I will always be a part of his memory. I made a difference now as small as it may be. I know because he told me I was his safe place. For that I am grateful that I was there when he needed me. Sometimes that’s all you need. 

Strangely I am ok with only being now. The future holds what it holds… I can’t change that. But right now, I can be that safe place. 

I have sat with this quote on my desktop notes for months- but until today, I didn’t truly understand it.

"People work too hard to figure out the meaning of their lives. Why me, why now. The truth is, sometimes things don’t happen to you for a reason. Sometimes it’s just about being in the right place at the right time for someone else."

— Jodi Picoult (Second Glance)