His Eyes Are Upon You

[343 words] Recently, I read a story about an 11-year-old boy up north. He was eagerly looking forward to attending a friend’s birthday party. Days before the event, he and his mother had picked the perfect gift. They had carefully wrapped it. Friday night, all was ready for the occasion. But, Saturday morning, everyone awoke to an unexpected snowstorm. The blowing snow made driving difficult…almost impossible. However, the boy insisted. “But Dad,” said the boy. “It’s not too far to my friend’s house. I could walk it in the snow. Besides, my other friends are walking there, too.” Finally, the father agreed. So, the young man bundled up. Put the gift in his school backpack. And started off into the snow. It was tough going because of the blowing snow and icy sidewalks. At last, he made it. He climbed the steps and was about to ring the doorbell when…