The Color of Friendship
I am a young black woman who lives in a small
town. the population of our area is
equally divided
between black and white, though there is very
little
interaction between us.
Some years ago, I was diagnosed with thyroid
cancer. During that period in my life,
I felt uncertain
and fearful about my health. My family
was very
supportive, but I needed a friend who could
relate to
my situation.
A year later, a pleasant young white woman
was
employed where I work. Our spirits connected
instantly.
Later I discovered she had breast cancer.
During that
period in our lives, we prayed, laughed, and
cried
together.
Today, eight years later, we are both cancer
free. Just
as God bonded Jonathan and David from different
worlds, it was part of God's plan that this
woman and I
be friends. God understands all our
needs, even the
need for a loving friend.
©2004 Sharon Ward
