"No, I don't know how to show you, how can I show you, Finny? Tell me how to show you. It was just some ignorance inside me, some crazy thing inside me something blind, that's al it was. "
He was nodding his head, his jaw tightening and his eyes closed on the tears. "I believe you. It's okay because I understand and I believe you. You've already shown me and I believe you."
I cried here, because not many people would be so forgiving and understanding to someone like Gene, who basically ruined Finny's life. Many people lose faith in situations like theirs, but both of them didn't. A very special woman who was close to my family, died of cancer, and yet, her husband is remaining strong and faithful to God, though he just lost his wife. This, to me, is a sure example of true friendship and love.
It sounds similar to my own post from The Chosen. In both cases, someone is apologizing for something extremely painful they had done. For the recipient of that pain to forgive after such a long time, is showing the ultimate love and forgiveness. And then, for them to be able to move on, still as best friends, is even more incredible.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with what you said in your response. I knew someone who had lost her first baby, but still had faith and trusted in God. It is amazing to me that people can do this even through really hard times.
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