Soon after Carl became like my shadow. Where ever I went he was close behind, skipping, dancing a jig, and grinning with joy.
Every morning he woke bright and early with his exceptionally cheerful attitude. He didn't understand volume control on his voice, so if your room was anywhere in the vicinity of his room, you got a awakening much like a roosters call as the sun comes up.
He didn't know how old he was, but was asked this question daily by one person or another. I made it my goal to find out this and a few other things so we could carry on conversations with people and each other. He flourished with God's encouragement and love.
Eventually there was such an improvement in this shining gem of a man that the staff recommended him for a part time job at a business that specializes in giving disabled people jobs. He was so proud of himself for "growing up" (his words) and getting a job that he would bring me home presents daily, until I put an abrupt stop to it.
When I told him I was leaving the nursing home he ran crying to his room. I followed and said, "Carl, I'm so proud of you. You've learned how to take care of yourself so well that you have a job. Yes, I'm leaving, but I'll come and visit you. OK?" He answered, "OK I'll see you tomorrow." I laughed loudly as we hugged I thought how much fuller my life was for knowing Carl and how much I love this brilliant treasure, with that I said, "Goodbye my friend."
After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself.
1 Samuel 18:1
I am blessed
Merrym Dawn Mathis Bruce
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