Can usually navigate Awkward well. Probably because I have created a fair number of those type interactions. Here's one which pooped up yesterday.
For a series of years, I had no contact with this year. About 6 months ago, on a whim reached out to them. They were initially wary- Why are you reaching out now? What are you looking to achieve? What do you want? etc.
Once they realized there wasn't an angle, just me checking in, it was a nice series of friendly texts. Got caught up, suggested we stay in touch loosely and went our separate ways. Felt good about it.
Yesterday, I got a text with a request for a favor. Someone they know is in their mid-40s, has ALS and about the only thing which still gives with person joy is cigars. The suggested route would be for the person who reached out to the ALS person, find out their cigar preferences, share those preferences with me, and asked if I might be able to round up some smoke donations. The would provide the ALS person's address making it easy for anyone to donate directly to them.
My wife's suggested course is to not be a part of it.
Sooooo. What do you folks think?
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