Promises Made

I received a message that said... Cookie, I need to talk.

So I went to check my online contact file and it wouldn't open up!
Of all times for it to act up! Now? Are you kidding me?

Then I saw an incoming call from Florida.... I had no clue who it was and the timing was not really good since I was trying to find this person's number.

But.... I answered it anyway.  It was them! Imagine my surprise!

I thought aren't you in Maryland? Yes, they are!

I was prepared to offer all of my support and love to this individual who is struggling with something that is going to change their lives forever.

I was hoping that I could find the words of wisdom and offer them something that would be valuable to them during this time.

We laughed, we cried, we moaned and groaned and cursed this terrible injustice.

I was so grateful that I was able to share this moment with them, little did I know that it would be me gifted with the words of wisdom and the gift of kindness would be extended to me.
When I mentioned that what I set out to do I felt I was failing at.

In a gentle soft voice, they spoke from the heart. I listened with an open heart and received every word they said to me.

I promised that during the times I struggled or felt I was failing, I would stop and remember all the L n J's of the world.


When you care enough to give.... you usually find yourself on the receiving side.

Today I am grateful for the kindness of others and promises made.