In crisis situations it's amazing to see how they all pan out and who does what. Everyone seems to team together and perhaps all signs of previous tensions dissipate and people unite.
To see someone you know and love in pain is horrible, to see them cry is even more so-particularly when it's a rarity. I've never really met a braver or stronger person than this one, she amazed me at how much she was willing to go through not to make a fuss and how much she tried to fight the pain.
In the situation that occurred tonight, it helped me see that friendships are important, and I'd like to think if it were me in her position I'd have people like she did and you know what? I do. I saw it tonight and I would truly do almost anything for these guys just to see them better or happier. I felt so helpless, and to me I could only offer prayer, which seemed ridiculous at the time. I was busy praying in my head, mumbling, and then out of character for me and a complete revelation I offered to pray out loud and to my surprise she said go for it and others agreed. It may not have helped the outcome overall, but I do believe for a moment there was a peace in that room that made everyone feel a little bit more at ease. It was amazing. Thank you God, for giving me courage and for protecting my friend and thank you for the amazing friends you've blessed me with.
The rest of the night consisted of the waiting game, we discussed Plan A and Plan B, withdrew money, bought energy food and planned how to get to wherever with what we had. Without someone with me I would have worried to death and felt on edge all night, but a friend with me is a friend indeed and a friend at a time of need is a very good friend indeed.
Friendship is a thing to cherish and it is truly an amazing thing to know someone will be there for you when you need them most.
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