The world can be a discouraging place. Just look around. This past week alone could make the most optimistic of us despair. The massacre in New York and the slaying of 3 police officers less than 2 miles from where I sit. And the "younger generation" often fills me with dread for the future. Their self -centeredness and lack of awareness seems so apparent. But then something remarkable happens and I am filled with hope.
That something happened last night. For the fourth year in a row, Bill and I attended the Best Buddies Ball. Bill as the DJ and me as his "assistant." Best Buddies is a wonderful organization that promotes friendships between individuals with and without intellectual disabilities. Watching this group of "best buddies" dance, laugh and create memories together was inspiring. They know something the world often forgets. That despite our outward, and often profound, differences, we are bound together by our common humanity. These young people are the change we need to see in the world.
Do not despair ...
2 comments:
You rock and truly are the "cat's meow." I'm glad to once again be able to call you my good friend.
And because you rock harder I am pleased by your compliment.
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