Someone who makes the time

According to the National Day Calendar, today is "National No One Eats Alone Day", which is pretty neat, I think. A day set aside to remind us that everyone has a different story and everyone could use someone just to listen to his/her story (now, all of the explanation is just my thought of what it could mean).

I am having lunch today with some friends: one, a former boss that lives thirty (30) miles away, the other, a friend traveling about 100 miles just to have lunch. Both of these men are much older, much wiser, and retired. But, still, they are taking the time to travel a fair distance just to sit down for a few minutes and enjoy a little fellowship over lunch.

Today's word is a little something I try to remember when I NEED to be somewhere but I WANT to do something else: "It's not about HAVING time. It's about MAKING time."

There will be those times in life when we really want to finish a project, go to the movies, just veg, but, a friend really needs us to sit and listen. And, when I say "friend", it certainly goes for my wife and kids (FIRST). We may not think that we "HAVE" the time but we know we need to "MAKE" the time. Why? Because, others have and will do it for us.

So, on this "National No One Eats Alone Day", remember what others have done for you and try to make a little time for someone else. I bet you'll receive far more of a blessing than you give. There is something special about someone who makes the time.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T