Since moving to New York, life has been rather lonely. I don't find it easy to make friends with new people. Mostly because I am awkward and shy...
I have talked to my mom on several occasions about being lonely and missing my family.
We have made tentative plans about her visiting and experiencing the autumn colors together.
This past Wednesday, the sixteenth, I was really missing her and looking into the cost of train fairs and time constraints. We texted back and forth for a little while about her visiting. She said hopefully it would be sooner rather than later.
Early in the afternoon, the doorbell rings and I go to answer it expecting the boots that I ordered for the winter to have arrived. When I open the door I see my mother standing in front of me and my father right behind her. Shock doesn't even accurately describe what I experienced in that moment. I was under the impression that my parents were nine hundred and twenty two miles away from me at that moment. To find them standing on my doorstep was truly splendid.
I could not believe that they were here. It was the greatest surprise with which I could have ever been surprised! There really are no words... I suppose the pictures can really say it all anyway...
I got to spend several splendid days with my parents showing them where I live, going into the city, meeting the family I work for. I wish it didn't have to end.
Bear Mountain State Park. Enjoying the colors this fall.
Showing my mom my favorite place to spend time. Larchmont Manor Park.
Central Park near the lake. Great views of the West side.
West Side of Manhattan from Central Park, in the Ramble.
Through a window in Belvedere Castle. East Side, Manhattan.
From the top of the castle. East Side, Manhattan.
My favorite woman and best friend.
Tired... Pensive... Watching...
Bethesda Terrace, taking a rest on the fountain.
They left this morning to drive home. We said our goodbyes last night and that was hard. I wish that they didn't have to go. But I am so blessed that they came and spent time with me over the past couple of days. It was such a treat. Something to tide me over until Christmas. I cannot express my gratitude enough.
I miss you and I love you!
