In the course of walking through our lives, there are times when there are more than just one set of footprints. Sometimes, there are other pairs of feet walking along with you in your life and leaving footprints where you have been. They may be there for short or long periods of time.
Looking at my life now, I see a few sets of footprints alongside mine. I cherish them. They are dear to me. I love them and I treasure them. Two sets of the footprints belonging to N and S are especially loved. Both of them were there for me when I needed someone to talk to and when I need comfort and solace. As I write this, tears well up in my eyes. And my heart softens with warmth and love. N and S are kind people. N has been there for me since my early teenage days. He has guided me and stayed with me for a long long time. Now, S has joined in. Both of them have found each other and I am happy for them.
At first, I used to think that I need to take a step back because I did not want to intrude into their lives or cause any discomfort. Yet, after the heartfelt talk with them last night, they told me that I need not do that. They told me that friends to not draw lines and will be there for each other. Friends do not lie to each other. Instead, they are honest and frank.
They spent about an hour plus listening to me and offerring their views and perspectives. It was a session where there was nothing except truth and sincerity. I was touched. I found my light. I did not have to feel as if I lost someone dear to me for the past ten years. They opened their arms and invited me to join in their quest for happiness and joy in their lives. They saw me as someone who is part of the family.
I felt loved. I felt cared for. I felt safe. It has been a long long time since I felt that way. I did not feel judged. I did not feel diminished. I could be who I was. Such feelings simply touched my heart like the way an angel would swing her magic wand and turn an ugly duckling into a swan. Only God knows how my heart felt at that time. Words could not describe the feelings. It was so real, so wonderful, so amazing. All I ask for is to be treated with respect and for who I am. I do not like to be put down all the time. I need support and love. N and S were the only ones who have managed to give me that. They are true and sincere and want me to be happy like they are.
I really hope that these two sets of footprints would walk alongside mine for a long long time to come, for they are like the angels God has sent to help and guide me through my journey.
Having friends like N and S is just like God carriyingme on his shoulders, people who should share the pain with you, but who would also share the joy with you. Thank you Lord!
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Footprints in the Sand
One night a man had a dream. He dreamedhe was walking along the beach with the LORD.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him,he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the verylowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it:
"LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way.But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life,there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."The LORD replied:
"My son, my precious child,I love you and I would never leave you.During your times of trial and suffering,when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
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