My Treasure

I was curled up on the sofa with my youngest at my side when I noticed the light of the moon peeking through the trees. It beamed so brightly. I was so drawn to it. In fact, if not for the cast on my leg, I would have suggested to my daughter for us to turn off the movie and run out into the night to catch fireflies and to dance and play beneath the brilliance of the night sky. That's the kind of mom I am. Probably will always be. Young at heart.

Suddenly I am ten years old again and running carefree with the other neighborhood children. Those hot summer nights always included our prize at the end as we carefully placed our caught fireflies into glass jars with punctured lids screwed tight. Yes. Muddy feet and happy hearts. But the largest treasure of all were my friends. I had them and they had me. We were loyal to the end.

Loyal. There was a strong devotion to one another back then that seems lacking at times in this younger generation. I wonder why that is?

Oh sure the days are different now. Electrical devices are found in almost every hand you see. Young and old. Texting has taken the place of a phone call. A keyboard the place of a pen. Simpler ways equals simpler days. Not so many distractions I suppose.

One life can seem so small. So insignificant in this great big world. But when one has Christ within us who gives us life with meaning and purpose, we can touch lives. Without Him we are lost. Without reason. But He gives us a reason. Because of His love we are able to love. Because of His forgiveness we are able to forgive. And because of His example we can be an example to others.

There is a friend who comes to mind now. Ailing parents, an active three year old daughter, and full time job have filled her days without any room nor time to spare. Perhaps a card in the mail would bring a smile to her weary soul. A warm hug to a heavy heart. I want to bless her in the same way as she has blessed me. She has been my devoted friend. My gift. My treasure.

A sweet friendship refreshes the soul. Proverbs 27:9