To Be A friend

What does it mean to give back? Well, I for one, know what it is to be on the receiving end. I have been in such places in my life that I truly was in need. And it continually astounds me to know just how the Lord has provided. Some may say coincidence, but whatever you want to call it, it always seemed to get better no matter how long it took. Sometimes I found myself in situations created by circumstance and others, well, lets just say I made a mess of things all by my lil lonesome.  Without realizing it at the time, there were people in my life that were so instrumental in who I am today. Some not so great but some that were and are truly amazing. These people, mainly women, have shown me what it is to love unconditionally and to give of ones self for the success of another. (you know who you are) Through these amazing women I now know who I want to be when I grow up. Its not easy, let me tell you, but it is rewarding. I can say, that after all I have been through, I feel truly blessed that I can be a help to others. To give back does not mean trying to repay those that have helped me, but rather to do for others that are much like I was and perhaps a bit like I am still. To quote one of my favorite movies, Disney's Robots, "See a need, fill a need" And to do for others doesn't always mean doing what is convenient for me, but what is best for the person in need, even if it means a bit of rearranging my own life. After all what is true love without a little suffering in the offering of ones self? Without those that have come alongside and lifted me up, I don't know where I would be. And i I thank God for the opportunity to now be a blessing to others.


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