Forgive and Forget

            

Before I begin this week’s blog, I have to inform you about the two nameless people in this photograph. OK! They are not nameless. But remember what is said in this class stays in this class! This is Rex Self and Tess McGee at the prom together several years ago (Rex and Tess, if you are reading this, I hope that this does not hurt your feelings too much. Please forgive me. I love you both.). A few weeks ago, they recently went on a date together. I would describe their relationship as being good friends. Anyways, I decided to do a little blackmail about their relationship; keep in mind that both of these people are good friends of mine. I made this fake wedding announcement and emailed it to them just to be mean. I knew that both Rex and Tess would laugh and not be offended but that they would laugh at themselves. I was right. They do not have any hateful feelings toward me, at least that I know of.

Learn to let things like this go. Rex and Tess could have easily become very offended because of my actions but instead they let it go and even laughed about it. When someone does something to you that is not an excuse for you to treat them badly. We would do well to follow their example. When someone says or does something that offends you, let it go. Don't hold a grudge for your entire life. I have seen people who are offended and they resent their offender for the rest of their lives. Most of the time, the actions of others are not malicious, and they mean you no harm. I have said and done some things out of anger, frustration, and selfishness that I regret. We all make mistakes like this. Although I would not say that the fake wedding announcement was a mistake, and it was somewhat malicious on my part. Yet, we all unintentionally offend others sometimes. Make the Game Called Life more enjoyable and overlook the rude things that others do. Learn to forgive and forget and love.

-Drew Bob