It was an exciting day. Joe and I decided to take a field trip to the Italio-American Accordion shop in Oak Lawn. When I walked into the shop, I was amazed. There was a huge variety of accordions and I felt a little priveledged that I could actually mingle in this environment. We talked to the girl behind the desk and the resident technician. He checked out my accordion by playing a few chords. Immediately, he knew that it had a problem. Using a special tool, he removed some screws, exposed the inside workings of my accordion and stated his diagnosis. “This accordion has been dropped,” he said. A few months back, my accordion fell off a chair, and since then it never sounded the same. He made his adjustments, put it back together and placed it back in my case. I was sooooo happy! He refused to take any money for the repairs, so I was even more grateful. I couldn't wait to try it...
Our friendships are never coincidental. They are formed by God, through his love and his knowing exactly what we need, at just the right time. Every friendship is like a petal on a flower. It plays an important role in completing a beautiful picture. Friends are the "petals" that make our lives beautiful. They are the people who bring joy and color to our lives. Allow God to work in you and through you, knowing you are a special "petal" in someone's life.