Time with a Friend

Meet my friend Heidi. She is reallly wonderful. This past week I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with her. Whenever I am feeling down or overwhelmed with my work, I've mentioned before that the best therapy I know is to spend a little hands-on time with the people we serve. Heidi has a way of quickly bringing me down to reality. This week was her birthday. She doesn't live too far and appreciates ANYONE with a listening ear. Even the ear of my little grand-daughter Genesis. Genesis doesn't care that Heidi doesn't read all the words on the page, she loves it because Heidi turns the pages faster. Eating with Heidi and shopping together takes patience, and after an afternoon together I feel more relaxed. It's like taking a break from the busyness of the world and taking time for someone/something really important. Heidi is full of gifts of the heart. Spending time with a person who has special abilities doesn't take away from your life, it adds to it. Heidi has so many lessons to teach me, and I look forward to the years to come with her. Happy Birthday Heidi!!