My dear friend from Twitter @AliveinMe and Facebook, Heather "Hetty" Siebens was staying with us from Philadelphia for the week and she was eager to meet mom. She and mom had met while she and I were Skype-ing over our webcams and microphones, following our two major surgeries about a year ago. Heather and I had grown very close recuperating together over Skype and even before on Social Media due to our strong faith in Jesus and passion for life and family. Also, we had many interests in common: blogging, photography, drama, laughing and as it turned out once she taught me how: jewelry-making! :)
So it was time for Mom and Heather to meet! We drove over to the lovely residential home where she lives in South Minneapolis and brought gifts from Heather and a necklace from me. Actually a necklace from Heather as well. Mom and Heather hit it off in person as well as they had over the phone/computer! They loved Jesus and loved each other, like sisters? No more like mother and daughter, love newly recognized and strong!
This picture was taken by me at the restaurant where we took mom to dinner. I have not seen her quite as animated in conversation for a long time as she was with Heather that evening. They talked about their faith, their lives, Heather's life and husband and daughter. My mom gave her advice. It was so beautiful. Mom wasn't just lucid she glowed. I'm sure she and I have moments like these, but it was so wonderful to be able to be the observer of such a fabulous time and participate as well! But, to get a feel for the life and strength, the intelligence and insight still in my dear mom. It moves me to tears to write about it.
Heather is my best friend. So is Mom. To see them so happy together, a true mother daughter team was a beautiful evening for the three of us! God is so good! He brings people together from all walks of life and parts of the country and creates family. It is such a blessing to see. I wish more people could have seen it, but I guess that is what this blog is about! God bless you all, may you have more blessed moments like this evening in your lives as well!
