First Call

We all have someone in our life that is the designated "First Call". It could be a family member or a close friend. The title describes the job duty. You are the first person to receive a call when either something good or bad happens. It is a no brainer and your hand automatically dials this person. There can be many other important people on the list, but there can only be one first call. This person has become the first call because they know how to handle it. They can offer compassion or courage, depending on the situation. By doing the job well, they remain in it. Years ago, I was watching an entertainment show and a movie star said that something upsetting happened to her and she realized that she had no "first call" person. She had people to call, but not the one that would console her from the heart. It always stuck with me that someone who everyone thinks has it all, really had nothing. If you do not have a first call person, life can be lonely.