A Christmas Eve Visit From An Old Friend

Today, of all days, I was surprised by a visit from an old friend. I don't see her very often in a year's time. July was when we last got together. A visit was way overdue. So overdue that I was almost embarrassed to show my face. I wanted to see her , but I certainly didn't expect to on Christmas Eve, as hectic as things are. She knew, though, that we are leaving tomorrow night for our trip and needed to touch base before I left- she had a special little something for me.
Normally, she doesn't give what I would call a gift. She always drops by just to make me feel a little better about myself. I admire how she is always thinking of others. She is one of those treasured kinds of friends that you don't have to be in contact with often, but when you meet, you can pick up right where you left off. Thank goodness she is not one of those high maintenence types. I'm too busy for one of those. Obviously she is not demanding of a friend's time. She is so patient that she even waited thirty minutes for me to play a game of Tri-Ominos with Alex after she arrived.
I was glad when she stayed a little longer today, because we had a lot to cover since we've been apart so long. She doesn't complain about her husband, children, or job. In fact, she gives to others all the time and never receives a thing in return. I could learn a lesson from her.
Jeff doesn't even mind to see her coming because he knows she won't take much of my limited time and I'll shine a little more than before she arrived. He knows she does something for my countenance. I think he secretly appreciates her, too.
By now, some of you may wondering who this unbelievably giving, loyal and perfect friend is. You may know her, or least have a friend just like her. I'll tell you her name . . .Miss Clairol. The special little something she had for me . . . a rich, dark Truffle. Most appropriate for the holidays- don't you agree?