A New Best Friend

My son recently decided that Peter Pan is the most amazing super hero of all time.  Until this past weekend I just couldn't figure out why Peter Pan was so amazing.  I thought maybe it was because he could actually fly without wings, unlike Batman or Buzz Lightyear.  Maybe it was that Peter Pan is a young boy with a sword,  dressed in forest green tights, surrounded by laughing children.  To my surprise it was none of the above.  It wasn't the tights, the flying powers, or the ability to fight Hook while laughing.  He had chosen Peter Pan because of his shadow.  If we go to the store, so does Peter Pan.  If we go to school, so does Peter Pan. If we are playing at home, so is Peter Pan.  The best thing about this new friendship is that I do not have to keep track of a plastic toy nor do I ever forget to bring him with us on our daily outings.  It is so amazing to watch Branson and Peter Pan (Branson's shadow) interact.  They fight, jump, run and twirl.  It is this kind of friendship that reminds me of the Holy Spirit.  Constantly available, unable to disappoint or cause harm, comforting, dependable, and loves light over darkness.   So when you step outside today and see your shadow remember we all have a best friend who will never leave us, who has unlimited super powers, and who loves us no matter if we are fighting, jumping, running, or twirling.