This is a stick up!

Many people cross our paths during this life. Some will influence us in good ways and others not so much. Some will stick up for us when we least expect it and some will do the least when we expect the most.  Those that will stand up for what's right, whether popular or not, are blessings to me, you, and the rest of the world. 

I learned of a few things today to lead me to this. Locally, I saw someone put themselves in a tough situation to defend another.  It was a very admirable action. In a neighboring state I learned of someone else that stood up for what was right, acted with integrity, and while the outcome may not have been ideal, the journey was, again, admirable.  Then in Virginia an 8 year old boy was killed the other day defending his sister from a rapist. Across the ocean people are standing up for the rights of 200+ kidnapped women and getting worldwide attention and help.  All these people are amazing blessings and I'm grateful to have such strength in the world.  

I've been thinking about this quote all day. I think it applies to so many situations even though it stemmed from a dramatic comedy. In the wise words of Julia Sugarbaker: 

"One of the things that I pray for... is that people with power will get good sense, and that people with good sense will get power... and that the rest of us will be blessed with the patience and the strength to survive...in the meantime!"