Thoughts of life

Seems like it takes a major event in life to force a meaningful look at what's really important. Often a negative event. I am in Texas to be with a friend who just had a very difficult and risky operation. His status is pretty good considering the trauma his body just endured, and his being alive is not something that could be taken for granted going in to this ordeal, so we are happy for that. But talking to my friends wife as we have been there at the hospital together, has re-energized this evaluation of what is really important. It seems times like this, when you come face to face with the possible loss of a friend or family member, cause life itself to kick into slow motion. Sort of like how a hitter in baseball goes through times when they seem to see the ball with great clarity. Your attention is so drawn to the tragedy that the meaningful things in your life find resolution. My focus has turned toward my friendship with my friend and to my relationship with my Saviour. Both of these focal points seem to bring relief, (clarity), to all of the relationships in my life, not just the one. As I continue to try to be a help and encouragement to my friend through this difficult time, I can only hope the clear vision I have found today will become a daily companion. If it does accompany me long term it will necessarily move me in the direction of my Lord.