FRIENDS 40
Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is the best day of my life, ever! There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today; but I did! And because I did I'm going to celebrate! Today, I'm going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far: the accomplishments, the many blessings, and, yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger. I will go through this day with my head held high, and a happy heart. I will marvel at The Divines seemingly simple gifts: the morning dew, the sun, the clouds, the trees, the flowers, the birds. Today, none of these miraculous creations will escape my notice. Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people. I'll make someone smile. I'll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don't even know. Today, I'll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he is, and I'll tell someone I love just how deeply I care for them and how much they mean to me. Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don't have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me. I'll remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith ensures everything will be just fine. And tonight, before I go to bed, I'll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens. I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon, and I will give praise for these magnificent treasures. As the day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow, I will thank the Almighty for the best day of my life. And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child, excited with expectation because I know tomorrow is going to be the best day of my life, ever! By Gregory M. Lousig-Nont, Ph.D.
~Friendship~ is a blessing........ It's the best you have to share, The talents and the wisdom, The capacity to care.... It's being there to lend support, Whatever needs arise, It's making sure that others know They're special in your eyes..... ~Friendship~ is a blessing, And, to all who have a friend, It's one of the most precious gifts That life could ever send. Remember that a little love goes a long way. Remember that a lot . . . goes forever. Remember that ~friendship~ is a wise investment. And don't ever forget . . .For even a day . . . How very special you are. I'M GLAD THAT YOU ARE MY FRIEND!!
FATE DOES EXIST Since the moment I first met you. I knew that I had found a wonderful friend. Your humor always makes me laugh or smile, And your gift of wit ceases to amaze me. When the woes of the world overwhelm me, You are there with comfort and perspective. Your sense of humor makes me smile; Your compassion and understanding makes me rejoice. There are billions of people in this world. And of all these people, I met you. Fate has bonded us together; Fate will never tear us apart. Because of you, I know that fate must exist. You are living proof. Although I may not say it often, I value you immensely. Thank you for being my friend.
MORE THAN A FRIEND... If there is one ingredient which adds warmth and love to our lives... it is Friendship. If there is one relationship to help us through all the others... it is Friendship. Friends surround us with the beauty of their caring. With friends we can share what we see, what we feel and what we love. Friends help us with our problems because they listen. And as they listen we begin to hear the language of our own hearts. With friends we can walk along the remembered paths of our lives and completely share our experiences. With friends we can work the soil of forgotten dreams that needed to be tended and nurtured once again. With friends we can plant the seed of our hearts new dreams. We can always return to a friend like going back to a special place... and find the same warm feeling unchanged by time or distance. Life gives us friends so we can share the precious times and memorable moments of being children, and teenagers, and adults, and parents, and grandparents. Life gives us friends so we can share the growing up... and growing down and old. With friends we have a place to go to be accepted and understood. Together we can laugh. Together we can cry. Our thoughts are heard, our feelings are held in the heart of a friend. With friends our lives are made more full, more rich, more open, beautiful and blessed !
all written in a book...
and every now and then
i go and take a look.
That is when I realize
these names...they are a part
not of the book they're written in...
but taken from the heart.
For each name stands for someone
who has crossed my path sometime
and in that meeting they have become...
the reason and the rhyme.
Although it sounds fantasic,
for me to make this claim
i really am composed of
each remembered name.
Although you're not aware
of any special link
just meeting you has shaped my life
...more than you could think.
So please don't think my greetings
as just a mere routine
your name was NOT...
forgotten in between
For when i send a greeting
that is addressed to you
its because you're on that list...
of folks i'm indebted to.
Whether i have known you
for many days or few...
in some ways you have a part,
in shaping things i do.
i am but a total...
of many folks i've met
you are one I would prefer..
never to forget. ~~author unknown~~