Failed. Attempt.

This morning was the beginning of my finals. I was a nervous wreck, I stayed up until three in the morning studying and regretting my earlier cup of coffee. I wanted to give the first portion of my day to God, so I woke up at 7:30, to spend time with Him. It was during that time that I realized, Dana needs a friend and someone to be like Christ to her. Of course I knew that, but I didn't want to remember it, because I was getting frustrated.

So...I invited her to dinner. I told her to be here at 6:30p.m. and that we could watch a movie and eat dinner.

I arrived home early around 6 and began to prepare the dinner. Rosemary Chicken, twice baked potatoes, corn, and breadsticks were the menu for the night.

At 7:15 pm Dana showed up. I had just put in Remember the Titans to watch so she watched that as we waited on the food to finish. Right as I was putting dinner on the table, Linda walked in. I had only made enough for two so I offered her my plate, but she declined. So there we were the three of us watching the movie and eating. Dana requested more breadsticks so I made 2 more for she and her mom. When Linda got her breadstick, she decided it was time to leave. And after Dana got her final breadstick, she left as well. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MOVIE.

I really didn't have a problem with that, I just thought it was odd. But you know what's sad...When I gave Dana her food and a fork and knife, she didn't know how to use the utensils. I saw her eat the grilled chicken with her fingers. She has never been taught etiquette, let alone how to use a fork and knife together.

Can we sit back for a moment and take in our blessings...

I live in a different world now.