A friend is a person that can be understanding when someone is

A friend is a person that can be understanding when someone is having real difficulties. In life, things happen and we don't have control over anything but ourselves.
I want to thank my friends that have been concerned. When a person loses power, family resides in another town and I don't know where my mom is hospitalized all I can do is wait.
I thank god that no one has knocked on my door to tell me that my mom is not well.
Sincerely,
Rox