Hawaii is a good dream.

This morning my friend M and her lovely mom N left for Hawaii around 4 in the morning.  I got up, eyes half closed and blurred, to hug their necks good bye and wish them a fantastic time.  I quickly crawled back into bed, heard them drive away, and then Simon, the cat, was at my door saying Hello more than a few times.  I got up, groggy eyed again, to open my door and welcome her in to my bed.  I guess she needed to see me, she needed to see that she wasn't alone. 
M's mom bought an outfit twenty years ago to wear in Hawaii and has kept it in her closet all these years, and this morning I saw it on her.  I saw the fulfillment of her dream- a dazzling, bright blue flowered outfit, taking off to Hawaii, wearing tropical clothes and carrying love and light.
It was fun to be with them last night as N slipped into the car.  It was great to see someone so alive with excitement, a young 63 year old living a wild and hilarious adventure with her daughter. 
I think it's so important to have a dream.  Never mock anyone's dream.  Never trifle or minimize what people dream or hope for in their lives.  Sometimes dreams are all we have to hold on to... I think of N keeping a Hawaii outfit in her closet all those years, and I think about the joy and happiness she's experiencing being in Hawaii right now.  Those who dream are able to experience the rich reward of watching their dreams come to pass.
Keep dreaming!