My phone hums…
I reach out-
flip it over
my heart soars!
A video call from my daughter,
I tap the green button
and her face fills the screen.
A smile spreads through my whole body.
We banter back and forth
about classes, soccer, friends-
passing love through the distance.
Each minute fills this mama’s heart.
Too quickly the call ends.
The screen goes black,
my smile fades.
I wonder how long it will be until my phone sings out her ringtone again.
My daughter returned to college about a week ago. I am adjusting to her being away. I miss the liveliness she filled our house with. I am so glad that she has the opportunity to be on campus this year and have a true college experience but my mama’s heart is a bit sad.
So this post was me being mindful from the beginning of an unexpected call from her through to the very end. I reflected on the change in my feelings as the call begin to after its end. I want to remember the joy that filled my heart so I can cherish that as I adapt to her being many miles away.