Misjudging The Miles... ( Archived) (33)

Something that I hear often here, in CS, and the world out there, is distances...miles, and how difficult it is, for some.

I want to share a story with you...

The other afternoon, I was chatting on Skype, with a galfriend,on the otherside of the world, in her morning, and she had her cam on.


We yakked as gals do, shared stories, insights, laughter, and periods of comfortable silence.

Just as if we were across the kitchen table from each other, sharing tea, and it felt the same, and was as intimate, as if she was.

Her daughter had a friend over, and the girls were playing with their dolls...

My daughter was on my lap, listening to the women stories, and every now and again, contributing her story.

My galfriend took her laptop into the sitting room, and placed it where my daughter could see her daughter, and friend playing.

The girls, all three, played dolls, for a while. All together, and with each other.

Two were in the Northern hemispere, and one was in the Southern hemispere, did they care? No. Was it real for them? Absolutely. Were they concerned about tricks, and lies? No.

They were doing what kids do best, playing, and trusting each other. Honest, and innocent.

I think we misjudge what miles is..

We are not really separate..we just think we are, and it took three little girls to remind me.

miles are only as far as you think you are...being close has not a thing to do with miles...it is all in your perception.

I don't even think about how far you are girlfriend when we're acting up on here! Can't wait til September!

excellent point as always Lee

My dear lady vader i always enjoy ur wisdom.
In these days as the technology has developed the concept of miles has changed amazingly. The feelings that united us as friends travel faster than the light, they travel at thought speed that is why we feel like we were in the same room.

Great story Lee, I needed it.

Nicely put ... i agree

I was never scared of miles......If there is love then there is a way

Thanks y'all. I've been letting a distance thing get to me. Yet, I feel very close when I talk to people from all over the world. I will try to keep your words in mind.