The Best Day of the Year

Comer sold out all my books of his life story, Turning Points, at Park Road Bookstore. The place was mobbed, teeming with friends, and even a few WWII vets that were out wandering stopped by.

When I arrived to pick Comer up from the Assisted Living home, I was fifteen minutes early. Comer was dressed in a dapper suit, already sitting in his parlor waiting for me, his framed medals next to him for us to bring along.
"What's this?" I asked, holding up the medals.
"My medals," he said.
"What's this one?"
"Meritorious award."
"Comer, you never told me you got medals for valor!"
He shrugged.

From the moment we arrived till we left 2 hours later, fans were pouring in. Few asked me to sign the book, but Comer was signing like a madman.
As the final fan left, I said, "I bet you will sleep for a week now! You must be exhausted."
"No," he said, "This is the best I have felt in a year."

I may never be a Pulitzer Prize winner, but I have to say, watching my friend sign the books of his life story was a big reward nonetheless. To all my Charlotte friends who popped by, shared the postings on the book, and emailed to Comer your prayers and gratitude to him, you are the best. Thank you. And please know that you made an old WWII soldier, very happy.

"Now when is the sequel?" someone asked.
"Not ever, if I have to fight another war," Comer answered.
Amen.

Jesus told us that we were to serve one another, wash each other's feet. If anyone is feeling lonely, or neglected, or useless... Jesus has given the only prescription for healing of the soul. Turn to Him and serve others, and by so doing, blessings scatter across your day like autumn leaves whisked in all their beauty by the wind across the sky.

Galatians 5:13-14 (NIV)
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh ; rather, serve one another humbly in love. [14] For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”







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