Friends like Sam

I just watch the Lord of the Rings series through again. Frodo is called the hero, but it is Sam that gets my vote!

Sam was with Frodo from start to finish. He wasn’t even that concerned, especially at first, about the ring. But he was ALWAYS concerned about his friend. He was no fair- weather friend. He got frustrated with Frodo, tried to get him return home at first, but he never gave up on being his friend. Even when Frodo was convinced that Sam wanted the ring for himself and so sent him packing, Sam left, but not for long. He was back again realizing that his friend needed him more than ever, even though he didn’t know it!

Especially in the end it was Sam who was unselfish, the one who didn’t give up, the one who prodded and pushed and almost carried Frodo on to fulfill his mission. Frodo’s mission was to get rid of the ring, Sam’s mission was to be with Frodo full stop.

We all need Sams in our own lives. I am so blessed to have a few in mine!