Friends

Friends brighten my day come sunshine or rain
In my heart dear friends will always remain
They are with me through woes and strife
Friends bring so much happiness to my life.

Friends are like a chain of pure gold
They are shaped by God in a perfect mold
Every link is love, a smile, a laugh, or a tear
A loving grip of their hand when they are near.

Friends are like a never ending circle of light
On the darkest night making my path bright
Every friend is unique in one's own way
And all together they make a lovely bouquet.

Friends are precious gifts bestowed by God's grace
I will always hold them close in a loving embrace
I have been blessed by friends God sent my way
And I will give thanks to Him each night as I pray.

© Glenna M. Baugh

How To Become An Ideal Friend

Its not easy becoming a friend or making one because a friend is not a state of mind. Its real and its in your face. A friend is someone who makes your life worth its while a little more than yesterday. While everybody has their own definitions of a "friend", the long and short of it is we all need friends to make our lives better. We at TheHolidaySpot value our friendship as much as you do and would like to share our ideas of how to become an ideal friend with you, for if wasn't for you we wouldn't be where we are today.

Honesty Is The Best Policy...

In friendship "honesty" is the key word. One should always be honest to his or her friends. Don't overlook their faults, even if you have none for you are his friend! Praise them honestly and openly. Say you're sorry, when you hurt your friend. Don't let them assume it.

Give More Than You Take...

Be there when they need you or you may wind up alone.
Love them unconditionally, that is the only condition. Make them feel special, because aren't we all special? Never forget them, who wants to feel forgotten.

Be Supportive...

Cheer them on, we all need encouragement now and then.
Encourage their dreams and aspiration, Life seems almost meaningless without them.
Your words count, use them wisely.
Use good judgement.
Wish them luck, hopefully good
Eamine your motives before you "help" out
Just be there when they need you
Really listen, a friendly ear is a soothing balm

Forgiveness...

Forgive them for, "To Err is Human", and you just may end up making the same mistakes in course of time..

Keep The Faith...

Have faith in them. For, there is no love without trust.
Zip your lips when they confide in you.

Express Yourself Clearly

Know when they need a hug, and couldn't you use one?
Offer to help, and know when " No thanks" is just politeness
Quietly disagree, noisy No's make enemies
Verbalsise your feelings

Have Fun...

Get together often, misery loves company, so does glee.
Talk frequently, communication is important.

Enjoying your friendship is the order of the day. So its not what we call a friendship if you don't feel right. Always remember a friendship is worth it when you are able to enjoy the amazing relationship with no holds barred. Its a mutual bond for life that you cant give up.

- Unknown

A Friendship Prayer

I paused to say a prayer today
Thoughts just flooded my mind,
I prayed that God would visit you,
And give you peace of mind.

I thanked Him for the blessings
He sends to me along the way,
I prayed that He would bless you too,
And guide you til your life is through.

I told my God some have so many trials,
And life seems such a up hill climb,
I ask that He would send you strength,
He is God, He is always on time.

You have become so dear to me
How great to have you as my friend,
I pray that angels will guard your life,
Until your journey on earth will end.

© Bernice Ward

Be A Friend

Be a friend. You don't need money;
Just a disposition sunny;
Just the wish to help another
Get along some way or other;
Just a kindly hand extended
Out to one who's unbefriended;
Just the will to give or lend,
This will make you someone's friend.

Be a friend. You don't need glory.
Friendship is a simple story.
Pass by trifling errors blindly,
Gaze on honest effort kindly,
Cheer the youth who's bravely trying,
Pity him who's sadly sighing;
Just a little labor spend
On the duties of a friend.

Be a friend. The pay is bigger
(Though not written by a figure)
Than is earned by people clever
In what's merely self-endeavor.
You'll have friends instead of neighbors
For the profits of your labors;
You'll be richer in the end
Than a prince, if you're a friend.

- Unknown

Friendship Story - A True Friend

A girl asked a guy if he thought she was pretty,

He said...No.

She asked him if he would want to be with her forever...and he said "No."

She then asked him if she were to leave would he cry, and once again he replied with a No.

She had heard enough. As she walked away, tears streaming down her face the boy grabbed her arm and said...

You're not pretty you're beautiful.

I don't want to be with you forever, I NEED to be with you forever.

And I wouldn't cry if you walked away...I'd die...

SO NOW I WILL SAY:

I like you because of whom you are to me...A true friend.

Remember:

A good friend will come bail you out of jail....
But a true friend will be sitting next to you saying...
'WE screwed up!'
Proud to be your Friend!

- Author Unknown