It began so uniquely. I love hearing stories about how friendships and relationships originate. This one is no exception.
It started with an earring. My family and I were attending a Church service and I was very focused on the worship songs. After singing a few songs, I did what any southern gal would do. I ran my hands through my hair to make sure all was as it should be. Then it happened. One of my four earrings went soaring through the air. Yes, it literally flew through the air before hitting the floor and rolling down a couple rows. I tried to remain calm but my thoughts were racing between embarrassment and panic. What if that earring had hit someone in the head? What if it had landed on the platform with the praise team and band? What if it had hit someone in the face or..(gasp)...open mouth while singing? And this wasn't just any earring. It was one of my dressy, gold hoops. It has enough weight to make a point. Oh yes...there was the part of the earring that goes through the ear. That was a dangerous point, literally. Then I began to feel sad. Those earrings had been a birthday gift. How sad if it was stepped on before I located it after the service...or lost. The scenario was not improving as I considered all risks in this simple, unexpected departure of my jewelry.
But then, she appeared. A precious family we had noticed repeatedly, was sitting a few rows in front of us. The wife/mom reminded me so much of my lifelong best friend. Same sweet smile. Similar height. Similar eye shape and color. During greeting time, Dorothy turned around and handed me my airborne earring. She had noticed its escape, kindly rescued it and was now returning it to its partially empty, ear-lobed owner. I was so touched by her kindness. Little did I know how the case of the fly-away earring would lead to an incredible friendship.
Not a day goes by that I don't thank God for Dorothy and her dear family. Dorothy is one of those precious, tender-hearted, fun-loving and "do anything in the world for you" kind of friends. She is a friend in great times, tough times, fun times and even in the "I am praying for you" times. She is a friend I could call in the middle of the night or anytime during the day. She makes people smile with her Christ-like spirit, genuine heart, constant joy and amazing faith.
When I consider the beautiful ways God has touched my life, I definitely think of Dorothy. What an example of God's amazing love and provision. Only He could use an escaped earring, in the middle of a Church service, to provide opportunity for a treasured friendship. Isn't that just like God? He touches our lives each day with His amazing love in the most unexpected and beautiful ways. I am blessed. I am amazed. I am grateful. Thank You, God for Your love, for the wonderful ways You touch our lives...and for my sweet friend, Dorothy.♥~thl
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13: 13
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