A common denominator in my life is that I have always been blessed to have strong, smart, supportive, loving, charismatic, patient, and kind people in it. And these people are not just one or two of those traits. Oh no, these people somehow have all of those qualities. How is it that my life is filled with such people in such a challenging world? It is no doubt the existence of such people that has gotten me to where I am and where I'm going.
This morning, I met a dear friend of mine from high school at Dulles International Airport. He was flying back home to the Wild West from Afghanistan. A former Marine, a loving husband, a non-discriminating purple-nurple giver, a good son and brother, a video game fanatic, and a kind, thoughtful man. I had not seen him for nearly two years. He now has a beard that would put almost anyone's beard to shame. To hug him hello, to chat with him over coffee (and a morning brewski for him), to hear about his life, his family... everything, brought immeasurable amounts of joy to my week. That first hug connected me with my roots and reminded me that I have good people all across the world with whom I've crossed paths and formed relationships of friendship and respect. That is a nice feeling.
Sometimes I buy a particular brand of tea (Yogi) when I feel like I have more money to spend than I actually do. I like this tea because it comes with little saying on the tag at the end of the string on each tea bag. I know that that is an illogical reason to buy anything, but I like it. Marketing win for Yogi. Anyway, my teabag said, "Your greatness is not what you have, it's what you give." Isn't that the truth? I might not have a whole lot in the way of worldly possessions or financial sums, but I have a rich life. I know great people who give ten times as much of themselves than I do. And these people come in all shapes, sizes, colors, ages...
They are amazing. You are amazing.
I feel so loved, and that is a great thing.
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