Today I met a family of people who liked each other. They actually enjoyed being around each other and their words were kind, considerate, and friendly. I worked with two preteen brothers and a cousin, and they were the best of friends. Mom came over, all smiles, glad to meet me, happy to be doing life today, loving her kids.
Oops! Older brother cuts younger brothers fingers by swinging something he shouldn't have been swinging around...Younger brother says that yes, it does hurt, as he laughingly asks me for two bandaids. Angry at brother for making a mistake? Nope. Play continues as before, with one more experience to laugh about.
People really affect me. A crabby person can make me crabby at them for being crabby at me. When someone laments about how long this winter is lasting, I start noticing the cold a little bit more. But those people who are loving life...they speak to my heart. They remind me about the purpose of life. They make me enjoy what I am doing, take notice of how I am doing it, and just appreciate life more. I have a friend that consistently offers me this blessing. Every time I am with her, I walk away blessed. I walk away happier, a little friendlier, with a little more love for others.
This whole family was like that. I wish I could be around them more. As I saw the older two boys interact with the younger siblings and cousins, they were so happy to play together. I don't know if I have ever seen the likes of this family. And they were a blessing to me. They make me appreciate the family I have been given a bit more. They make me appreciate the time I have with family and friends a little bit more. I am so thankful for this family I met today.
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