May's Lesson

In the closing out of May of 2008, my twenty-fourth May on this earth, I have come to learn a few things about people I didn't know before. Maybe I did know these things but I just didn't see them as clearly as I do now.

For one, best friends are people who stick with you through the good times and the bad... This I already knew. I just hadn't witnessed it first hand in a while. A best friend is someone who is willing to completely alter a relationship they have with another person they have in their life because of you, in order to stand up for you and what is right. I witnessed someone really stand up for me and it was rejuvenating and gratifying all at the same time. I felt so thankful.

Second, never judge a person by their initial appearance. A person you trust at first and think is compatible with your personality, someone you could become great friends with, could truly end up being one of your worst enemies within a short time frame. Do not be over cautious. However, I saw someone go from angel to devils advocate in less than a month. That has to be a record. Also, someone I originally distrusted has become someone I really and truly care for.

Third, people are different and ever changing. Good people stay the same. Going to the right person who can solve a problem is the best way to make a change. I know a truly good person who is willing to go out of their way to make sure that things are right without any fear of backlash from what others will have to say.


I am proud of those who do the right thing. I am so thankful you are in my life. You really are an example that others should follow. For those who go out of their way to hurt others and cause pain, I would only say you should consider that their is probably enough pain in the world without you adding to it.

But it seems that no matter how difficult things become, things have a way of working themselves out. I have figured out a lot this month. I have learned that I could make it through a year on this earth without my father. I never thought I would be strong enough to do that. I am still moving toward my goals having incurred no significant failures that come to mind and for that I am grateful. I am especially appreciative that my child is doing fabulously better with his allergies and I have no health issues of which to complain.

Sometimes I am amazed at how much I can learn in such a short time... not just from a lecture or a text book, but from interaction with everyone around me. Life is certainly a lesson every single day. This month I learned that I have a tough life but a great life and I wouldn't trade it for anything.