Friendship

Found a friend in an unexpected place

Friends come in all shapes and sizes, and even ages. My recent friend came to me after starting a new job. I didn’t think he would become a friend, but he won over my heart with his charm and kind smile.

We spent hours together, and we didn’t say much, but it was still like we were just two friends hanging out. It wasn’t a job at all.

He doesn’t even like bothering me for anything. He says things like, “if you’re not busy” or “when you’re ready” or “no-rush.” This man is just the sweetest friend anyone could ask for.

He hardly ever asks anything of me. It’s like I’m being paid to hang out. I kept bothering him for something to do.

I still remember the first day that we went for our first walk outside together, and how nervous I was about it. But he trusted me, more than I trusted myself. At least one of us knew I could do it.

Got him into the wheelchair, wheeled him out the door and onto the front porch, and down the ramp. Now we had to get across the grass and gravel, that was another story. But he was trustworthy.

Finally we’re on the walk. He’s concerned about me. Wait, he’s concerned about me; that’s odd...I’m the one who’s working for him. Isn’t he just the sweetest? I think so.

After we get back from the walk he’s just elated. He even asks me to take him to the back side of the house to show me his roses and then the back yard to show me his yard and everything that he has worked so hard to do.

It’s these special moments that make our friendship so special to me.

People like him don’t come along everyday. Everyone needs to remember to cherish those moments no matter how small they may be or how big they could be; life is too short.

In the time that I have known him, I have gained a better understanding for the elderly. I know the struggles they have and that they deserve so much more. I’m forever grateful for the chats we’ve had.

Art thank you for being my friend.  

Blog by Melissa Chandler