There were always reasons to be late.  Traffic, weather, phone calls, people who needed me at the last minute.  I thought nothing of being late until my best friend said she wouldn’t make plans with me anymore.  Shocked, I questioned her why.  “Because you’re always late, and I’m tired of waiting,” she said with frustration.

The truth is she had warned me kindly several times that if I didn’t stop keeping her waiting someday she’d be gone when I finally arrived.  Unfortunately there are lots of folks like me who never hear others unless they get mad or make a fuss.  Try not to be one of those people.  It’s hard to come back from a place of distrust. 

Our friendship was never the same, and I don’t blame her.  Just me.  Be wise. Be a good listener. Nothing is more important than hearing those you love when they’re tryng to tell you something from their heart. 

Ruby
07/25/10