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February’s Lesson: Got Friends?

“Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let's not be afraid to receive each day's surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy. It will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared humanity.”       Henri Nouwen          Did you learn anything special in February? I changed my opinion about people.   Amidst the cable news stories of terrorists’ beheadings and drive-by shootings in cafes, good-hearted people came together in my small town and demonstrated love.   I saw it firsthand.   When my doctor was diagnosed with cancer, his daughter was bummed.   She flagged down her prayer warring friends for help.  He was turning 53 and we decided to celebrate his life in style.   We threw him a party.   His old chums, family, and patients showed up with pot luck and birthday gifts.   His buddies, in a local band, en