This is a very Cindy blog, and as many of you know, my nephews are super important to me. I will start with a story about them. One cold dark evening in Missouri, I was working in my "homework" while my nephews played in the cupboard under the stairs next to my room. Then I heard Ethan's scream of pain, and he continued to cry, so I left my "homework" ran to him and ask him what was wrong. Through sobs he replied, "Landen said he wasn't going to be my friend anymore!" My worry subsided and I announced to the boys that you can't ever stop being friends with your brother. A little shocked by this proclamation, they began playing in the cupboard again just like the friends they will always be with each other and with their brother, Owen.
A Jewish Rabbi, a Christian Missionary, and a Muslim woman sat down for a peaceful dinner. Yes, they were at the same table. This table was a meeting of the celebration of Abraham. It is during these times that we seek to find a cultural understanding that I am reminded of the rule I enforce with my nephews, you cannot stop being friends with your brother. You don't have to be your brother, you just can't not be his friend.
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