She Cared

I’ve been asked about the person I mentioned here yesterday.

She was a teacher, surrogate grandparent, and mentor.

She influenced way more people than just me.

We called her Frau Kuhn, at her request.

She was a demanding instructor who took time with us.

Some of the best class times were in her office with three students present for a Guided Study.

Other key moments were with her and her husband on a tour of Martin Luther sites in what were then The Two Germanys.

Still more good stuff happened in letters and phone conversations over several decades.

She brought a Scripture verse to life: We love because God first loved us.  (1st John 4:19)

For whom will you and I take that kind of time today?

In many instances, it’s as simple as taking the time to be with someone.

Whoever they are, know that they’re worth the effort.

I learned that from Frau Kuhn.

She cared.