Saturday, February 22, 2014

The Kindness of Driving... and Support

"If we have the opportunity to be generous with our hearts, ourselves, we have no idea of the depth and breadth of love's reach."
― Margaret Cho

On a recent morning, I was hurrying to get ready for an event when I received a text from a dear friend who also was going.  He told me that he was coming to pick me up -- about 30 miles out of his way.  I breathed a sigh of relief.  I didn't want to drive to where the event was being held and I also was a little nervous about going by myself.  His picking me up was a huge gift.  And, of course, it wasn't about the driving -- it was about his support.

My friend is one of the most kind and generous people I know.  He has been at my side through many events in my life for more than three decades now.  But his kindness never ceases to surprise me.  This was not the kindest thing he has ever done for me -- it was one more in a long line of kindnesses -- but it certainly is one that I will treasure more than he can ever imagine.

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