Good Morning,
I am sitting at my desk with a hot cup of Door County German Chocolate Cake in front of me and it is time to write.
Proverbs 18:24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Later this morning I need to take our two dogs Leo and Gibbs for a grooming session. Neither one of them embraces the idea of having their hair cut. As the owner of these two fur balls it is my duty to do the right thing for them despite their wishes.
Hopefully you have a friend or a relative who watches over you. A friend who loves you enough to tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. A true friend speaks, acts and leads you to the right thing and good outcomes, even when you get a little riled up at them.
Many years ago, I was told that it would be in my best interest to have colon cancer screening performed every five years as cancer runs in my family. I used every excuse in the book to avoid experiencing the "Longest Yard". My last attempt at staving off the inevitable was to say that I did not want Rene to take off from work and drive me to and from the appointment. A good friend who was included in the conversation piped up and said. "I can adjust my schedule so I can drop you off ". Rene on the other hand worked a shift that would allow her to be able to drive me home. Once my friend basically robbed me of all my excuses and he knew I wasn't happy about going for this exam, I had to book an appointment.
Later he called me and said, "think about it. You owe it to your family to stay healthy. They would miss you if you died from something that could have been detected and treated in the early stages." He was right and did not care if I was angry,. He acted for my best interest despite me not wanting it. He told me what I needed to hear and not what I wanted to hear.
A good friend is there in the good and the bad times. A good friend is not afraid to tell you what you don't want to hear. On the other hand, can you be a friend to someone at all times and lead others to what is best, despite the flack they give you?
Food for thought.
Marty
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