Friendship is a Priceless Gift that can not be bought or sold,

But its value is far greater than a mountain made of Gold.

For gold is cold and lifeless, it can neither see nor hear

And in the time of trouble it is powerless to cheer ..

It has no ears to listen nor heart to understand,

It cannot bring you comfort  or reach out a helping hand.

So when you ask God for a gift be thankful if He sends

Not diamonds, pearls or riches 

But The Love of Real True Friends.

~ Helen Steiner Rice ~
 

 

 

Now ... that's what I call supporting a friend in need ! The little guy above appears to need all the help he can get ! And have you ever seen more adorable helpers ? Those are three puppies with whom I could easily fall head over heels in love without even thinking about it.

Everyone needs friends to offer a helping hand at times. We have many acquaintances in life but true friends  are ones which you can count on the fingers of one hand and be extremely fortunate if you don't have fingers left over. You have to earn the type of friendship which has value and will endure anything which life may throw your way. It is very definitely a two way street. As the years go by  acquaintances may simply come and go, a true friend is there through thick and thin and is one you cherish. Life's ups and downs only strengthen that tie.

Every day, in the world around us, our friends are doing the things they do which made you choose them as a friend in the first place. Real friends build bridges instead of walls. They don't play games with the truth and they don't have hidden agendas. When you are hurting their first thought is 'what can I do to help?'

A true friend will always give you the benefit of the doubt and even when a missunderstanding does arise they don't hold things against you. They don't expect others to live up to standards  that they for the most part cannot live up to themselves. They are there to hold your hand  and walk with you when you do face problems and support you when you need it most. Although they may disagree and not hesitate to voice their opinion, they respect your right to disagree with them and to make mistakes at times with no thought of censure or 'I told you so's' when you do make a wrong choice. You are their friend and that is the bottom line.

As the years go by old friendship is the dearest kind of all as old friends share rich memories that are precious to recall. Through the years you come to realize how deeply you depend on the comfort and pleasure of a lasting lifetime friend.

If you are fortunate enough to have a friend who fits the description above .. hang on tight!  They are a priceless treasure.