Who is This?

The scene was surreal. It embodied every nook and cranny of the conversation that we just held. There were smiles, there was laughter, there were squinted eyes, and tears building up in the corners of our faces. We were truly in the moment. I was relishing every second of the time I was spending with my friends. I felt like I was the focal point of a scene in a movie. The slow music started and the camera slowly zoomed into my face. It captures my eyes moving lower as they're caught gazing. In that one instant, joy is communicated. My eyes are fixed on Giggles. My heart feels warm, as I begin to recall periods that were spent in her company. I remember and notice that Giggles is in every moment. She makes eye contact and listens when somebody is talking to her. One minute with Giggles, and you'll feel like the most important person in the world because she actually cares when she asks, "How are you doing?" She gets it. She knows that God first loved her, without condition, she lives her life to do the same for others. She's a silent heroine, and I'm glad to call her my friend.

I also had the opportunity to spend some time with one who needs no introduction. As she entered the room, it grew still. There was shock, but the type that speaks of reverent awe. There was an instant paucity of words, "Is she, the one before me, a faux to my history books, or is she who I imagine she is?" Her presence truly spurred songs..."did you know, that your baby..." It cannot be. Was, was, could it be Mary? Nope it sure wasn't, but for a moment it seemed she was.