The brigh spot in an otherwise dreary day

A friend got bad news today and it hit me pretty hard. Devastated me more like it. Devastated her and her family. But there was nothing to do. I don't know if it is good that I feel so much or crippling that I feel so much. But to the bright spot. Devil child and I went for a walk after work and these two adorable kids were out riding their bikes. As we came even to their driveway I realized they were yelling at me. They were playing on their bikes waiting for people to walk by with their dogs to offer them water along their journey. They had their lawn chairs set up in the driveway where they could rest after tiring of riding their bikes. They had written signs and were so excited to offer us wahter. Unfortunately Devil child is a bit shy and there was no way to get her to cross the street unless I dragged her across. I thanked them a few times and explained that she was a bit shy. It was sweet. It was kind. It was unexpected. It was unexpectedly encouraging. Time moves along and stops for no one or no thing. But bright spots come when least expected and most needed.