Friends from all around the world...

Today I was so touched by, although silly, yet extreemly friendly gesture. A friend of mine invited me over for dinner in his place. I told him that I would not be able to make it in time as I had to finish some work. But he insisted that I should come. He was inviting some other friends too and he said it would be ok if I came late. However, just before I leave to go to his place, another friend called me and said that they were all done and I was too late. I felt embarrassed so I called the guy again and asked him if he was sure that I should come. He insisted and said that although no one was there, yet I had to come. I go to his place and there was no light outside. I was late for sure and I just felt more embarressed and thought I will just leave. However, I found him calling me again asking where I was. I told him I was standing by the door but I felt that he had probably gone to bed as the lights were out. He yawned and said, "I was falling asleep but ya come." For a moment, I just was not going to do it. However, I saw him step out and told me to come in. I asked him as I was in the doorway if he was sure it was not late. Again, he insisted that it was fine.
Then all of a sudden the lights went on again and a scream came from where the bedroom was. And here they were all of my friends hiding away in the corner. Apparently no one had gone home and they were playing a trick on me. It was a childish, yet an extreemly warm gesture that for a few moments, made me forget all about being far away from home. It also made me think, if someone ever tells you you can not have friends with someone who is different in nationality, religion, race, language or background, they are the most ignorant and superficial that you have ever met, as I am definite that you can have friends...friends from all around the world!!!