Good Day God!
Monday my wonderful husband, Kit, and I were taken on a “magic carpet” ride to Straub hospital and back. Of course, it was actually by the Royal Kapuna Transport van. But, the ride was made magical by Austin, our driver.
Austin has the gift of caring and listening. Oh my goodness! I had no idea how much I needed to be heard! The words just flooded out of me. Mostly about health — what it is — how to nourish it — and things to do. On and ON I burbled. It never ceases to amaze me how we can tell when someone is “interested” as well as just listening.
Questions and comments flew back and forth as we continued to connect. I found out Austin is a fisherman with an Instagram account. He found out that I LOVE to take photos. In fact, on the way back he pulled over several times so I could get a good shot! That was truly appreciated! In fact, the photo for yesterday’s blog was because Austin took us to the end of La’ie Point so I could see and photograph the rock with the puka in it.
Being with another human being — one who is compassionate and interested — is profoundly healing. I wish more people understood that. I call it “Social Nutrition.” And we need it maybe even more than we need ordinary nutrition. How wonderful it is to receive it. What a blessing it is to have a dear friend who will have a “real” conversation with us. I am blessed with dear friends, beloved daughters, and then magically, a “transit driver” who nourish me.
Story teller,
A Moment with God 
And how blessed we are to have you, the most compassionate and interested of listeners, and dearest of friends!!
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