The Guys

My friends are simply some of the most fantastic people I have encountered in my life. This group of guys has literally turned my life around and have become some of the closest people to me. Originally there were three and now there are four, but only three have become ones that I go over to see constantly. The time that we all spend together isn't about doing crazy things, although there are moments like that, but moments of living life. Tonight it was about sitting at a dinner table talking about life, how to go about things, and just any other topic that came to mind. Then as time progressed it turned into a sense of ministry by washing some dishes, and by some I mean a large amount. The kitchen was spotless and we all sat around just talking about everything. From there it went to learning new things, this time how to saw. At first it was tricky but as practice continued the board broke. Then came a time to sit and once again just talk, and keep in mind that all of these scenarios take place with different people. Talks about religion, spirituality, philosophy, what is wanting to be done in one's life, school, and places we have been or will be going just are discussed. Then time keeps ticking and a new clock is put on the wall. Cans of food that were given to the guys were placed on the side of their selves they now have distinguished at the community side. This side were they get donations or from dumpster diving and give it to others. Food is made and conversations are started again. From here the relaxing part of the night comes where everyone slowly begins to grow tired but the bonds of everyone in that house continued to search and grow for the other. Learning ways of survival (and on the top fifteen, a condom is a survival must), having time to talk once again of Adam and Eve, and did they really exist. Sitting on a couch under a blanket with one laughing and growing more tired while a third is there and we all converse. History and Christianity are discussed and laughter emerges from us three as some random comments are made that are just humorous at the moment of time-slap happy. Then comes a time for two to bond over poems and hear the beauty of happiness and what wealth really is. The time on that chair under a blanket were two people, or two souls, are joining as one and piecing together what was just read and enjoying the company of the other. The two then become four and laughter is emerging again and eyes are beginning to feel heavy. Conversations are still stirring and never growing dull. Finally the night must end and I must come back to campus (if I had a charger the night would have continued and I would have slept peacefully in the room they have told me is mine). Hugs were given (and throughout the hugs were given and words of kindness were exchanged) and goodnights were said. I am so blessed for these guys in my life but they state their blessing from me. Maybe we were all brought together for these moments currently to live life and to learn from one another. The guys are becoming my safe place. I love them.