Would You Open Your House To A Neighbor?

We’re all born into a family, but that isn’t the only kinship that we can claim. Throughout our lives, we collect new family members, perhaps not related by blood but just as precious to us.

Norma Cook and Chris Salvatore can teach us a lot about how important a friend can become in or lives and in our hearts.

The unlikely pair have been neighbors for the past 5 years but when Ms. Norma became ill with leukemia, they became roommates in order to provide the older woman with the care she needs.

The duo have become inseparable; calling each other grandmother and grandson and bonding over their growing friendship. It is an arrangement that benefits both because of the care and love they are sharing.

 

Somebody's thriving 🥂 #myneighbornorma

A photo posted by Chris Salvatore (@chrissalvatore) on Jan 12, 2017 at 8:38pm PST

 

Norma has been all smiles for the last few days after seeing herself on the TV. I read all of your messages from around the globe to her and she cries every time she hears the kind words from all of you. We just want to both say thank you for all of the love and support. It keeps Norma healthy and definitely keeps my energy up to be able to care for all her needs. THANK YOU from the bottom of our very full hearts today! ❤ #myneighbornorma

A photo posted by Chris Salvatore (@chrissalvatore) on Jan 28, 2017 at 2:35pm PST

 

I have a newfound respect for caregivers and all that they do. Just wanted u to know that I see you. We must not forget about our elders ❤️

A photo posted by Chris Salvatore (@chrissalvatore) on Feb 1, 2017 at 10:01am PST

Ms. Norma will live out her days with Chris in the comfort of knowing she has a family who has chosen her as his own.

In the end, love is always the strongest bond.