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kareinaOn the way to the lunchroom just now I caught a glimpse through the window of the reception area of... mom. My brain was totally convinced. The woman was wearing the right shape glasses, had the right haircut, and the right upright and slightly rolled forward posture of mom waiting.
Of course the illusion vanished once I got through the door and could see her features clearly, but still.
First time in a while I have cried. I guess that means that life is generally pretty good. But the joy of recognition/surprise of "seeing" a loved one in an unexpected place, followed by the memory of why it isn't possible...
Of course the illusion vanished once I got through the door and could see her features clearly, but still.
First time in a while I have cried. I guess that means that life is generally pretty good. But the joy of recognition/surprise of "seeing" a loved one in an unexpected place, followed by the memory of why it isn't possible...
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Date: 2022-03-26 08:42 pm (UTC)