Semi ignored the red light and
Plowed into her.
Instantly she was gone.
Lillian was a kindred spirit.
She loved to give away my gospel
Bracelets.
I had just strung another batch for
Her days before she died.
She had planned to give them to an
Employee at her favorite restaurant.
The man loved the bracelet she had
Already given to him and had asked
For more.
I drove to the establishment today on
A mission.
I knew I was speaking to the right
Person when I noticed the bracelet
On his wrist.
When I told the young man the sad
News, he was stunned like the rest
Of us.
"This is awful!" he said. "Lillian was
Our favorite customer. When she came
In we would say, 'Lillian's here.'"
But we encouraged each other.
"She's home with Jesus."
I handed the man a gift bag with the
Bracelets inside.
"Lillian intended these for you."
"I can't thank you enough," the fellow
Told me. "I can't tell you what this means
To me."
Since I have gift cards for the restaurant,
I'll stop by again, not just for the food, but
To honor my friend.