Looking Through Another Person's Eyes

What a week.

I have got to say I have an incredible team of people to work with. Their constant patience with me never goes unnoticed, and I am truly grateful to them for creating an uplifting atmosphere where there is nothing but smiles and constant words of encouragement.

This week was jam-packed getting ready for events, learning Vocus and soaking up all the knowledge I can about this great place.

Last night was my first event with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. We had patients' families enjoy a relaxing evening at the Atlanta Zoo. They were able to see all the amazing animals and eat pretty good food if I say so myself. You could tell each and every one of the children were having a great night.

One point in the night I was able to talk with a family who had a 7 year-old girl who had
two liver transplants at a young age. The girl never stopped smiling as she danced to each song the DJ played. Another child that evening had undergone an open heart surgery at a young age. These kids were true fighters.

As I was leaving the event and remembering all the children I had met that night, I couldn't help but think back to how my life would have been different if I had gone through the circumstances these children had to overcome so early on in life.

You see we don't know another person's story. We don't know what other people have gone through in their life. From the outside, these girls looked like any other 7-year-olds running around and playing. Instead, these girls have been through so much and another day for them is never guaranteed.

It got me to thinking. I have no idea what another person is going through in their life. People could be going through family struggles, illness, financial insecurity or various other problems that you could never see from the outside.

The question that hit home in my mind was when was the last time I tried to get to know someone else's story or the problems weighing on their life right now? A while.

You see you will never know what it means to another person when you might go up and see how he or she may be doing. Taking a second to listen to their thoughts and how you may help is genuinely caring for someone and sometimes that is what makes all the difference.

Galatians 6:2 says it best.

"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."

Bearing another person's burden's and standing by their side even in the toughest moments is what we are called to do. This is the kind of love we have been shown by Christ.

Lets start looking through another person's eyes and genuinely be there for others because we have no idea what another person may be going through.