The Greatest Gift

As this is the time of year that everyone thinks about gift-giving I wanted to share a gift that I received last night. My friend B and I have been friends since the day we used to share a lunch table in high school. We now live in the same neighborhood and our kids go to the same schools. We run into each other at the Rec center.

Last night we had a chance to talk between runs around the track. We reflected on the decisions we have made since we met and how we measure our lives... both at work and at home.

He had recently made some professional moves that brought him much success on all levels and told me that he absolutely knew the same things would happen to me. He encouraged me to pursue this path saying he knew in his heart it would bring me the joy it had him.

And before we left he grabbed my face in his hands, gave me a kiss on the cheek and told me what a wonderful person he though I was. I can still feel the love in his heart.

And that is the perfect gift you can ever give anyone, hope, encouragement and love.