The Value of Friendship

We all have a handful of acquaintances. There are many people with whom we work, or see at store and casually say hello and move on. But a friend is someone we confide in, bring over for an afternoon cup of coffee, invite to our wedding, or they are with us when we cry when a loved one passes away. We just feel a sense of safety with a friend. So don't wait until a rainy day, to express how much a good friend means to you. 

Often we are  not aware of how much we mean to others until they speak up, and likewise we never know how much another person might truly need to hear such affirmations from us until we speak to them. An approving, cheerful word of encouragement can thrill a heart. Be sure to always say kind words before you part, show sympathy during hard times and affection during wonderful times. Life would not be the same without positive friendships. Express your gratitude to someone today who has made a difference in your world.