Milestones

Big days in the lives of friends here. The 4th of July was Sontaya's birthday. Friday night I asked him what he was doing to celebrate and he said, "Going to work." I asked what he was doing after work and he replied, "Going home and sleeping."

That was not going to be acceptable, so I asked him to come by and we'd go get dinner. I got a small birthday cake as well, and he was just thrilled. Must have taken a dozen pictures of the thing and could barely bring himself to cut it. Today at church, he told about how much it meant to him to celebrate his birthday.

Just another lesson that, when you feel led to do something for someone, don't let that moment pass. You never know when it will turn out to be especially meaningful for them.

Today marks another big day for a friend. Vee's graduation from Bible College becomes official. Bible college here is extremely demanding and Vee has worked so hard for so long to achieve this moment. I am thrilled for him and once again reminded of how blessed I am to count him as my friend.