Record Every Word

Do you ever wish you could record

every word that was said

between you and your close friend?

When you are known 

and you just enjoy the moment

with each other,

things are conveyed through words

that can be so impactful

and deeply touching 

and may be unknown to the other.

Words aren't just words.

They do stuff.

You mentioned an observation 

about the many no's 

we have experienced.

I mentioned how God was working

on my heart

to leave the past in the past

so I could move on.

That was today

while we sat together

enjoying gyros

that you got me to love.

(And saved my marriage).

Sharing about the joy of tithing

and how it has affected you.

One other time this week

you said something 

and it soothed my heart so much

that I can't stop remembering:

"I wish things would have worked out.."

I gave too quick a response 

to your impactful words.

Later they've come back to me

and I've been able to soak.

On Monday, we shared breakfast

at my favorite breakfast place.

And again, you shared observations

about our trying time

of buying a home 

in Central Florida.

You had that contemplative 

prophetic look on your face

that I've seen before.

You shared those observations 

just like I heard before.

I may not listen to everyone.

Many others don't know me

or have heard me like you have.

But I care about the words

you share from your heart 

because it cares.

Thank you friend.