Life is Sweeter When You Share

There are two things that BYU makes that are really yummy--- mint brownies and fudge. As a token of appreciation for hours spent on a university committee, today we received a pound of BYU fudge. What was I going to do with a pound of fudge? I could eat it. But a whole pound?

Jannalee and Tracy stopped by this afternoon. I offered them some slices of fudge (there were three kinds). They thought it was pretty tasty too. I realized that sharing fudge with other people was so much more fun than eating it all my self. Maybe that is why all the other committee members like the fudge-- they can take it home to their families to share.

Isn't that how life is too? It is so much sweeter when you share it with someone or many someones.

On Saturday I went to the temple. As I approached the entrance I noticed a young man drop a young woman off at the curb. She was in a wheelchair. He seemed very attentive and concerned about her. He almost hurried off to park the car, so as to not leave her alone too long.



As I got closer, I noticed that she was having difficulty maneuvering the wheelchair up the slight incline that lead to the main doors. I asked her if she needed help, and without waiting for her response, pushed her the rest of the way and through the doors. It was a bit awkward trying to push a wheelchair without my bags rubbing the wheel. I finally gave up and let them rub.

I stopped to change my sunglasses (yes the sun was out) to my regular glasses and she proceeded through the desk where they check your recommend. I caught up with her again just as she was struggling to make a turn so reached out to help. As I did so, the young man who dropped her off at the curb came up behind me and said "I've got it."

The next time I saw him he was anxiously waiting for her in the hall. Wow. He was fast. They would take the elevator to the second floor. The anxious and excited look on his face was so sweet. It was obvious from these brief interactions I observed that he sincerely cared about her. What a refreshing thing to see. I don't know if they were husband and wife, but I like to imagine they were. And I like to imagine that he will always treat her so well. After all, isn't that what makes life sweet? Having someone to share it with and putting their needs ahead of your own?

Life is Good.