Dear Anonymous,
There appeared to be a new guy in the group this morning. Quite tall, maybe 6'1" or so. I didn't recognize him. Until he turned and it was our friend.
He mentioned someone in his life, a young woman , told him to stand upright. To meet the world standing tall. That he deserved that. He deserved that respect. He listened.
And here he is . Standing tall. I think he is pretty grateful for the hooded sweatshirt. The coffee. The cookies this morning. And so he offers what he has. This unwavering gaze into the lens that always reminds me that we are made of the stuff of the universe, and at times, it shines...no matter what. And how grateful I am for that.
Thank you, Dear Anonymous.