As the dates for AkM’s Nepal trip came closer, I found myself clinging to every chance to connect. Zoom calls, phone calls, endless texts—I was behaving as if this trip meant we’d never speak again. In reality, it was just a matter of 5 to 7 days, a temporary pause in our routine connection, since she wouldn’t have international roaming enabled. Yet, the thought of not being able to reach her felt deeply unsettling. It wasn’t about the duration—it was about the sudden shift from the comfort of our regular exchanges to a potential silence. I couldn’t shake the worry of missing her updates, her little thoughts, or even just the reassurance that she was okay. Something about that possible void stayed on my mind, making each moment of contact before her departure feel even more precious.
I kept repeating, “Please, just one text a day when you’re at the hotel with WiFi, so I know you’re fine”. I even suggested, “Write down your thoughts whenever you can, and once you’re back on WiFi, send them all to me. I’d love to read everything you felt during the trip”.
When her vacation finally started, I was so touched by the effort she put in to stay connected. She searched for WiFi at every stop, food joints, tourist places, just to send a quick message or two. And when the moments allowed, she even made time to chat. What made it even more special was that she shared photos whenever possible—beautiful glimpses of her journey that made me feel like I was part of it, even from far away.
AkM, you probably don’t realize this, but every single message and photo made me so happy. It showed how much you cared about keeping our connection alive, even while exploring a beautiful new place with your family.
I couldn’t have asked for more. And as I think about it, I find myself silently wishing: may this connection always remain as strong as it is today.
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