When troubles come your soul to try
You love the friend who just stands by.
Perhaps there's nothing he or she can do
The thing is strictly up to you.
For there are troubles all your own
And paths the soul must tread alone.
Times when love can't smooth the road
Nor friendship lift the heavy load.
But just to feel you have a friend
Who will stand by until the end.
Whose sympathy through all endures
Whose warm hand clasp is always yours.
It helps somehow to pull you through
Although there's nothing he or she can do.
And so with fervent heart we cry.....
God bless the friend who just stands by.

~ Author Unknown ~

It is always wonderful to have friends, particularly those who are ther for us when we really need them - they are our true friends.   It is often said that in times of need we find out who our true friends really are....and sometimes all they can do is just be there for us.