My friend Donika...

My friend Donika is amazing. She is caring and gentle and most of all she loves the Lord, not just half way, or a little bit, but with her whole entire heart! She is wise beyond her years and she is a loyal, kind, and dependable friend. Today yet again I was blown away by Donika's Christ like character. What a gorgeous day it was today, the sun was shining and it was warm and comfortable outside. Donny and I went for a walk at the lake. We were driving back from our walk when she noticed a man struggling to walk upright on the side walk. She asked if I could pull over or if we could give the man a ride. As I pulled over she jumped out and asked if we could help him. He was delighted, his eyes just sparkled at this rare, kind gesture. As he got into the car he introduced himself as Mike. Mike was chatty :) he quickly began talking about his life, and what he did now a days, he struggled to speak and apologized often when his speech became hard to understand "dentures" he smiled and said "they are a bit loose." Mike didn't live far from where we needed to go. He spoke openly about his life and mistakes, he was a sweet old man with a good heart. We arrived at his house and as he started getting out of my car. I wanted to say something, to offer him something kind, or try to give him some hopeful parting words. I came up empty. I never have the right words to say. But Donika, well Donika didnt have to think twice, as soon as Mike got out of the car she said "hey Mike? do you want our phone numbers? to call if you ever need a ride or something?" I never would have thought of that :) but sweet Donika naturally did. We gave Mike our numbers and he said "Aw you girls are just so sweet, if any boys ever give you trouble you just call me, and if you're ever stuck for finances" he said "you just call me" sweet man. Just so kind. After that Donika yet again didnt think twice as she asked Mike if we could pray with him. Mike was delighted and we (mostly Donika ;) ) got a chance to pray with him. I dont know why but it just blew my mind. I dont know if Mike thought we were crazy or if our short encounter had any lasting impact or effect but I'd like to think that Donikas kindness showed him something special about God, that it gave Mike a glimpse of our amazing, big, loving, and encompassing God.  Donny went out of her way for someone. She wasnt ashamed or afraid like so many of us are so often, she did exactly what Jesus would have done if he would have been in that situation. She didnt worry about her schedule, she didnt worry about being embarrassed, she didnt worry about getting turned down for praying with Mike. She just did it, she didnt think about it or worry about it, she just stood up for the Lord. My friend Donika. I am proud to know her and I am blessed to have a friend the loves the Lord as much as she does. My friend Donika is loyal and kind and sweet, and virtuous. How blessed I am to know my friend Donika