Mending fences

We all have our own battles in life we must fight. Sometimes we do it alone and sometimes we have help from our friends and family.  Often when we are fighting these battles, bystanders become blinded and take sides without knowing what the battle is truly about. Today was a lesson for me on those bystanders. I am guilty of holding grudges as so many of us are. Today was a a lesson on letting go of the past, offering up forgiveness, receiving forgiveness, and ultimately, having a mutual understanding.  It's a hard lesson to learn on both sides but one that taught me a lot.  Not only about myself but about others.  Hopefully we all can take that lesson, reach into our past, and mend at least one fence.  I'm certainly glad I did.