Empty Chairs at a Crowded Table

Today, the dining room felt strangely quiet despite the plates stacked neatly on the table.
It's funny how sometimes you prepare for a feast that isn’t there yet – like setting the stage for memories to come.
My family’s laughter usually fills this space, but now I’m just counting moments until we can all sit together again.
These silent dinners remind me how precious every shared meal really is.