Warriors have all had it happen. The darn medical supply company stops delivering diapers. At first, you think the shipment is off, maybe because of a holiday (Fourth of July) or some delay in delivery. Then, you realize it’s been way too long. You pick up the dreaded phone and wait on hold as long as a government agency. Finally, you are told, “Yes, we need a new prescription, and we reached out to your doctor … (the person keeps talking, but your mind has moved onto other thoughts like how the heck am I gonna get some diapers soon?) and the person finishes, but you just can’t wait to get off the phone to start calling in for backup. The other Warriors. So, Karen to the rescue. You know, you think of the Warrior who has the child closest in size to yours. So I reached out, and she came through. Oh, she came through. She door-dashed Anna some diapers! Pulled up in my driveway, gave me the goods, and we got to chit-chat. Don’t you wanna be a Warrior? Wooo Weee, now this beats that old idea of borrowing a cup of sugar! We Warriors rename that idea! We have each other’s backs, and I guess, butts? Thank you, Karen!
Friends. I recently took Anna with me to my dinner date with my Mott Senior High School buddies. Anna needed to come because Paul was busy. My friends went above and beyond to accommodate Anna, and we laughed the whole time. First, Amy, who has been lifting weights, was renamed the “Hulk” for picking up Anna’s wheelchair and heaving it into the air to get on the porch and down the steps. Danielle and I were in stitches as we observed the act.
Then Danielle’s grandkids came, and they loved to stare and take in Anna. She is a lot to look at. No, I don’t mind, I’ve mentioned before I had a severe staring problem as a kid. I get it. You are interested, in wonder, have many questions, etc. I don’t think staring is rude. I think it is a compliment. You actually want to know more. So Danielle’s grandgirls, ages 3 and 5, sat on her lap, mesmerized with Anna. It was a sweet and actually a funny moment of love. Their older brother on the recliner could have cared less. Anna never phased him. What time gives us in these moments and interactions cannot be put into words to convey. It is truly the act of sincere human beings who would not know this type of love unless around it to see that some are less fortunate. This is what only Anna can truly bring. She brings out the realness and the freedom to be different in this world. She is the star of the show.
