Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

I'm going for a walk with a friend this morning.  Her birthday is tomorrow and I'm so proud of myself for actually having her present ready to give.  Her birthday is one day off my younger daughter's, and a week from my best friend's, and in amongst holidays and preparing for holidays and I never before have gotten it together enough to honor her on the right day.  So, despite being busy and my husband having the nightmare of all colds, which means his coughing keeps me up at night, I determinedly got just the book I wanted, wrapped it, and signed a card.  It's the little things, isn't it?!  As we get older, it seems somehow more important to honor the natal day.  This person has been special in my life for over thirty years.  We've shared playdates, joys, sorrows and the bumpy ride of life, each having the other's back.  She's a treasure to me, and I want her to know it.