When I arrived at your doorstep the happiness I normally feel was gone. It had evaporated during the course of the day for warmer climes.

The raindrops matched my tears and my mood matched the colour of the clouds.

Then you appeared.

With a gentle smile and a warm, welcoming hug you each took a bit of my burden.

As the afternoon and evening unfolded, the enormous weight on my shoulders lessened and the lurking tears disappeared.

Your caring and comforting presence made all the difference.