What a Friend DId for Me Today

Every night when I go to bed, I thank the Lord for many things, including my friends.

Today, however, it warmed my heart when a friend made a simple offer. For her, it seemed to be nothing. For me, it was something that will brighten upcoming days.

You all know I have cut and cut and cut my expenses, trying to deal with financial upsets. One cut this week was to let go of contract TV. The time was right - the contract finally ended and I could do it without incurring broken-contract-fees. It did mean, though, that for a while, the indoor antenna I am using with an analog-to-digital box will not bring in ABC, CBS and NBC. It does bring me local news and weather on Fox, for which I am grateful. I am comfortable with the whole situation, and grateful for the cut in that upcoming monthly bill.

She had the sense to see that I mentioned that both old sets had built-in VCRs. She asked me which of my fave regular shows I would miss most. Then she offered to have her DH and herself tape them for me each week and drop off the tapes every so often. 

The shows I mentioned to her are Blue Bloods, the 3 NCIS shows, CSI, Scorpion, Madam Secretary and Unforgettable. Even if I only get to see one of those off and on, until I can get a better antenna, which could be months down the line, it will be a real treat.

What amazes me is that it isn’t costing her to do this, dollar-wise. She has spare tapes galore. She comes near my neighborhood once or twice a week, so she’s not going out of her way, fuel-wise. But she is giving me her time and her love. 

This woman has a life of her own - she’s older, too, like me. She is extremely busy. She’s involved in many things, including the lives of those in the multi-generational family close by. And, she is dealing with recovery and therapy of many recent surgeries. 

Isn’t it wonderful how some care so much and give so much when you’d think they’d have too many things of their own to care about?

This gesture on her part means more to me than all the money on this earth.

Father, bless this woman and her family abundantly! Send them everything they need to deal with life’s issues, and send some sweetness, the things that only you know will brighten their lives, in thanks for their caring about others.