We had the opportunity today to visit with some close long-time friends who live about 90 minutes away. They have a son who is just shy of two years older than Evan yet Evan and he have always really really "clicked". They always find imaginative things to do together (which is an area that is usually a challenge for Evan) and giggling is almost non-stop when they are together. I have never seen them argue or crab at each other.

It will be interesting the next few years as Evan makes that change from a "non-stop play machine" that relates to other kids pretty much purely on a "surface" level because they play well together to a young person who is developing close emotional relationships with his friends. Guys are a little slower at this than girls often but, as a parent, it will be neat to see.

I just pray that, with God's help, we can always lead Evan to, and encourage him to have, friends who will have a positive influence on him in these early formative years. There will be plenty of time for "reaching the world" later on ... I just want him to have a good foundation before that time.