24 Aug Comfort and Candy
Last weekend, I went on an afternoon movie date with Ella. We saw a sweet little movie about a tiny shell who wears a pair of pink shoes.
It was a beautiful and poignant story about connection, grief, hope and change.
I didn’t expect it to be so thought-provoking, but oh my – that little shell made me cry.
I kept reaching for Ella’s hand when I would feel tears springing to my eyes. Ella kept thinking I was asking for more Junior Mints, so she would carefully place another mint in my palm, then gently wrap my fingers around it so it would stay secure and not drop between the seats.
When things get shaky and overwhelming, it’s nice to have a person next to you who’s okay. A person you can reach out to. Someone who will hold your hand.
And it’s okay if sometimes, you end up getting a Junior Mint instead. Whether it’s someone’s fingers wrapped around yours or the gentle way they wrap your fingers around a chocolate bite to keep it safe, it sends the message, “I’ve got you.”
After all, sometimes asking for comfort and candy look an awful lot alike.