Like Two Sparrows in a Hurricane (1)

[MAL]

11/22 (Thursday - yesterday)
It was a tough day for me. There was some stuff happening at work (including a reprimand for someone on my staff) and I had a doctor appointment with a specialist. I have two unrelated issues going on right now (more later on that). The one that morning involved a small procedure that left me some pain and discomfort for the rest of the day. They also scheduled an ultrasound (to confirm I don’t have cancer or anything). Having that on my mind was tough.

I knew that RC knew I had the appointment. So if he was my friend, best bud, or whatever he was, having him check on me would have been nice. But being the guy he is, and not always thinking straight, I think it slipped his mind.

I made a quick post on Facebook during a break to give an update to some friends who wanted to know how it went. RC must have seen that when he got home because later in the day he texted me. He wanted to know what the doctor said, how I was, etc..

I was having a very down moment right then, and he picked up on it. He was actually great with all the responses. I broke down in tears a few times that day, and his texts made me cry. I don’t know if it was happy, sad, or just glad that I knew I had a good friend in him no matter what happens. Either way, it was comforting.

He brought up two bible verses that I had tucked into one of his gifts the night before (something he needs for re-enacting), and he said that the timing was good. Told me I could use them. He said some more stuff, but the theme here is that in that moment, his timing was impeccable.

It reminded me to not be so hard on the guy.

His family was coming over last night to have dinner and exchange gifts, since he and his mom are leaving later today to drive to his sister’s house. So we didn’t talk anymore after that.

I ended up crawling in bed with my laptop last night and was surfing Facebook. Then I decided to come here to the DB forum and share my story.

That brings us to today.