Good friends make life

 

Well, Stella's visit to Bangkok has come and gone.  It was  five full days.  We had a shopping mall day.  We had a temple day.  Then there was the heat, the food and the traffic.  It was good fun.  At the end of it all, Om and I put her on the plane and now Bangkok is recovering but worth every minute. 

Om, another good friend, became very much a part of Stella's visit.  As the local, he wanted to join in and help out so that a vistor to his country and one of my friends could have a good time.  He led the shopping venture for a new computer for Stella.  He was our guide when we went to Wat Pho and Wat Arun, two main temples in Bangkok.  He cooked dinner one night and it was delicious.  He even drove Stella to the airport.  He enjoyed her time as well. 

So Stella's visit was a group effort and made more enjoyable and more successful through sharing it with others.  Om was a significant contributor but there were others along the way who also made the experience - Michael at church, Freddy and the Cream, Nando and his spaghetti, Vee and her friendly service in making the outfits.  They all made Stella's visit what it was - enjoyable and memorable.  Oh, I forgot, Om was also the official photographer and surpassed in this endeavour as well. 

Maybe they don't even realise it as they are just being themselves and doing nothing out of the ordinary, other than being helpful, friendly and hospitable selves.  Still it is true.  Life is made special and so much more worthwhile by friends.  Thank God for good friends.