There are a couple things I could write about - the weather, a cookie story from two Fridays ago, plans for this weekend, a summary of last weekend... the list goes on.
Mostly I just need a quick break from article writing. (I've done 1 3/4 in the past four days and am currently working on two more.) So I think I'll share a thought about friendship.
Yesterday as I was on my way to work from basketball class (meaning I was hot, sweaty, happy and had just climbed the heart attack stairs), I passed a girl sitting on a bench wrapped in a boy's arms (probably her boyfriend, but that's not the point of this story). She was holding a packet of stapled papers and crying. It appeared she'd received a disappointing grade on homework or maybe a test.
Her friend wasn't saying anything, but he didn't need to - it was enough that he was there and he cared. The scene was so perfect I wanted to stop and take a picture. I was touched by the strength and concern he showed his friend in a time of need, and I was reminded of past times in my life when I felt like that girl, and my friends or family acted the part of the boy. I know there will be many more situations in the future where I will seek comfort, as well as opportunities for me to administer comfort and I believe strongly in the power of friendship and Christlike love.
That's a pretty powerful clip from life. Did you see the incredible harvest moon tonight? It has a definite halo about it.
ReplyDeleteYep, I saw it. It was beautiful. :)
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