A few yr in the past, I dropped off my 17-year-old in his new metropolis, Seattle. It was as soon as mine as properly, however life took me away. As I walked away from him on the Capitol Hill Mild Rail entrance, he was sobbing and I used to be making an attempt to be the stoic dad holding it collectively. I took one final look again, waved, after which headed into the station. As I turned the nook, I misplaced it.
Standing there bawling, I heard this voice ask me if I used to be okay. I turned and regarded to see this stunning, tall man trying down at me—I’m 6-foot tall. His eyes informed me it was okay. I stated, ”Nope. I’ve simply dropped off my son in his new city, and I’m headed again to Arizona, and my coronary heart is breaking.” He smiled and stated, “Would you want a hug?”
That five-second hug that felt like an hour was the warmest and kindest factor that I’ve ever acquired from a stranger. I want I had not less than requested your identify. Anyway, thanks.
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