[What am I supposed to do?]
"An ambulance was on Riverside/9th/Whatever its called today. It concerned me to no end, because of the duplexes it was in front of. Honestly, my heart sank a little, and I was afraid of what I didn't know, and it had me jumping to conclusions of unhappy levels. I hope whatever happened wasn't serious"
Extend the flag. End it.
I received this in my inbox today from a friend. The duplexes it references, I'm assuming was mine. There was an ambulance that was outside my apartment a couple days ago. It took away a girl. I think she had a seizure. I was the only one living in the duplex at the time. Both sides were empty, except for me. So, I'm going to make an assumption that that whole statement was about me.
Anyone reading that, but me, wouldn't catch on that it was about me. Everyone who I forwarded the message to in wonder, was confused, and I had to explain. But I read it and understood it.
The source however, is where *I* get confused. Why she would care about me, why after all this time I'm seeing compassion my direction. Do I hope? Do I believe that its possible? Can this end?
The problem is, with the "Extend the flag." I'd love to read her blog, and watch her videos. I'd love to follow on twitter, and answer and help. Do I friend her on facebook? Will she respond? What if I misunderstand this. What if my friend who sent this misunderstands this? What will happen if I extend love and friendship to someone who may scorn it?
The rest of the email went thus:
No more negative talk about Cory. You both weren't right for each other. I know you understand this, and you know that she may very well be the one for him, which is why she doesn't see him in the same light. But don't give her reason to freak, and she may not bite your head off. Realize though, as much as you've expressed the idealistic life of hanging out with her now that she lives close. Girls nights... etc. You might not get that. She wishes she had a group of friends, and should the time come, I know you and Danny have discussed having her over for dinner nights when you thought she was moving into the ward. But she's still dating someone who holds a grudge. But you can at least TRY. Extend the flag. You haven't got anything to lose except getting a no back. Which, I'm sure you'd understand if she said no. Based on what I've seen, she may say yes. Trust in God.
What am I supposed to do??????
Its not like you can walk up to someone who hates you and say "Dear Natalia, be my friend please?"
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3 thoughts :
Have occasion to wave to her, smile, and be friendly. To randomly be around her more often so you can show there's no hard feelings, that you're not the type to get in the way with her relationship with Cory. That may be part of her concern that keeps you from connecting as easily. Additionally, seeing you just want to be supportive of her and friends may take some time, but it should make it easier to be around Cory as well.
I don't get either of you. Why either of you care about the approval/forgiveness/friendship of the other is beyond me.
I am with Jessica M. S. Leave well enough alone. Wave if you see her, but to make her feel better stay away. You don't always have to friends with everyone, nor need approval or forgiveness or theirs. Laura you haven't done anything. Let sleeping dogs lie. Best thing to do is to do nothing! Ignore the flag.
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