I have a gift, called friends from God
They give me courage
They give me love, reminding me
Of when a flower begins to open
Or a waterfall touches the sea, all
My friends are as beautiful as these

I have a gift from God
For He knew friends for me
Who would be there to talk to
Or could give me a gentle little pat
Make promises to never break
Or say words they
Would never need take back

As special as watching butterflies at play Or listening to the sparrow sing
Or watching a lovely deer of comfort Are such dear friends, That I can tell most anything

Yes, I have a gift, called friends from God
From every walk of life I treasure every moment with them
Sharing all my hopes and dreams And God’s nature,
with these Who have made a difference In who I am today…
They all gave me the hope
And freedom in their hearts
To carry on just one more day.

Written by: Linda Ann Henry
Do you remember me
The people’s poet

Music: ‘For Mama’ © Yuko Ohigashi

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“A friend is one who knows us, but loves us anyway.” – Fr. Jerome Cummings

“Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends.” – Cindy Lew

“I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for
that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy.
Let’s face it, friends make life a lot more fun.” – Charles R. Swindoll

“Who finds a faithful friend, finds a treasure.” – Jewish Saying

“Your friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you.” – Elbert Hubbard

“Who finds a faithful friend, finds a treasure.” – Jewish saying

“Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend.” – Bill Watterson

“It is a sweet thing, friendship, a dear balm, a happy and auspicious bird of calm…” – Shelly

“Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.” – Kahil Gibran

“There is magic in the memory of schoolboy friendships; it softens the heart,
and even affects the nervous system of those who have no heart.” – Bejamin Disraeli

“My father always used to say that when you die,
if you’ve got five real friends, then you’ve had a great life.” – Lee Iacocca

“Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being.
Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light.” – Albert Schweitzer

“A brother is a friend God gave you; a friend is a brother your heart chose for you.” – Proverb

A friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself.”

“Too late we learn, a man must hold his friend un judged, accepted, trusted to the end.” – John Boyle O’Reilly

“Friends have all things in common.” – Plato

“Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods.” – Artistotle

“Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?” – Abraham Lincoln

“Remember friends as you pass by,
As you are now so once was I.
As low as I you once must be,
Prepare yourself and follow me.”
- Gravestone from the 1800s

“Except in cases of necessity, which are rare, leave your friend to learn unpleasant things from his enemies;
they are ready enough to tell them.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

“What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.” – Aristotle

“What is a friend? I will tell you…it is someone with whom you dare to be yourself.” – Frank Crane

“Don’t be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again.
And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.” – Richard Bach

“To be depressed is to be lonely; to have a friend is to be happy…” – Guido

“I can trust my friends. These people force me to examine, encourage me to grow.” -Cher

“Strangers are just friends waiting to happen.”

“Sometimes you pick your friends, sometimes they pick you.”

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“The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion,
who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement,
who can tolerate not knowing… not healing, not curing… that is a friend who cares.” – Henri Nouwen

“true friendship isn’t about being there when it’s convenient; it’s about being there when it’s not.”

“true friendship isn’t about being there when it’s convenient; it’s about being there when it’s not.”

“Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence.
A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny.
And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it’s all over.” – Gloria Naylor

“We cannot tell the exact moment a friendship is formed;
as in filling a vessel drop by drop, there is at last a drop which makes it run over; so in a series of kindnesses,
there is at last one that makes the heart run over.”

“Friends are like bras close to your heart and there for support.”

“True friendship consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and value.” – Ben Jonson

“Truth springs from argument amongst friends.” – David Hume

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that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.” – Mark Twain

“Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience this is the ideal life.” – Mark Twain

“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Only solitary men know the full joys of friendship. Others have their family;
but to a solitary and an exile his friends are everything.” – Warren G. Harding

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“Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made by the friends we choose.” – Tennessee Williams

“I have no trouble with my enemies. But my good friends,
they are the ones that keep me walking the floor nights.” – Oscar Levant

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“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it,
rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” – Rachel Carson

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“He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare,
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“A friend is one before whom I may think aloud.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship;
it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else
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“Friendship is a treasured gift, and every time I talk with you I feel as if I’m getting richer and richer”

“Friends are God’s way of apologizing to us for our families.”

“A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.”

“One measure of friendship consists not in the number of things friends can discuss,
but in the number of things they need no longer mention.” -  Clifton Fadiman

“Are you upset little friend? Have you been lying awake worrying? Well, don’t worry…
I’m here. The flood waters will recede, the famine will end,
the sun will shine tomorrow, and I will always be here to take care of you. -Charlie Brown to Snoopy” Ashley27 Snoopy

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If I had to pick but one thing
To take across the sea
I think I’d pick a good friend
To go along with me

A friend is more precious
Than any material thing
She can make you feel complete
And get your soul to sing

And when that friend and I
Set sail across that sea
We’ll fear no squawk nor storm
Together strong we’ll be

A friend is more grounding
Than an anchor or a rope
He can make you safe, secure
And fill your heart with hope

When I’ve crossed that sprawling sea
And stepped out on new land
I will not be a stranger there
I’ll have my friend in hand

A friend is more rewarding
Than the treasures of that sea
She can give you wealth through love
Your spirit rich and free

Submitted by: Cindy

Music: ‘Flying Through The Clouds’ © Yuko Ohigashi

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Someone who concerned with every thing you do,

Someone to call upon during good and bad times,

Someone who understands whatever you do,

Someone who tells you the truth about yourself,

Someone who knows what you are going through at all times,

Someone who does not compete with you,

Someone who is genuinely happy for you when things go well,

Someone who tries to cheer you up when things don’t go Well,

Someone who is an extension of yourself

Without which you are not complete,

My Best Friend Is You!

Submitted by: Jenny

Music: ‘Dreams’ © Margi Harrell

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1. Open Up.
Be honest, open and candid (tempered with kindness).

2. Stand Up.
For your friends, whether they are there or not.

3. Put Up.
Give your friend the freedom to be imperfect (like you!).

4. Speak Up.
Say what you feel; be generous with sincere
(public/private) praise.

5. Show Up.
Be there; do what you say you’ll do.

6. Make Up.
Don’t hold a grudge; be the first to say,
“I’m sorry, please forgive me.”

7. Re-Up.
Take inventory and re-commit yourself to the friendship often.

Submitted by: Judy

Music: ‘I Can’t Say’ © Yuko Ohigashi

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Fold two hands together
And express a dash of sorrow
Marinate it overnight
And work on it tomorrow .

Chop one grudge in tiny pieces
Add several cups of love
Dredge with a large sized smile
Mix with the ingredients above.

Dissolve the hate within you
By doing a good deed
Cut in and help your friend
If he should be in need.

Stir in laughter, love, and kindness
From the heart it has to come
Toss with genuine forgiveness
And give your neighbor some.

The amount of people served
Will depend on you
It can serve the whole wide world
If you really want it to.

Submitted by: Betty

Music: ‘Flying Through The Clouds’ © Yuko Ohigashi

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As the road ahead seems rugged
And the path is getting steep,
I feel that I can’t make it
So my heart begins to weep.

Then I turn to see who’s coming
To join me on my way.
I see it is my Lord
And He slowly turns to say

"Lean on me…..
When you have no strength to stand.
When you feel you’re going under,
Hold tighter to My hand.

Lean on me……
When your heart begins to bleed.
When you know I’m all you have,
Then you’ll find I’m all you need."

Then when I felt that no one cared
If I lived or died,
And no one bothered asking why
I’d go alone to cry.

When the burden got so heavy
I could barely face the day,
I felt His arms around me
As I gently heard Him say

"Lean on me……
When you have no strength to stand.
When you feel you’re going under,
Hold tighter to My hand.

Lean on me……
When your heart begins to bleed.
When you come to know I’m all you have,
Then you’ll find I’m all you need."

Submitted by: Betty

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I Let’s always be
the kind of friends we are today.
Let’s always be there
for each other, no matter what.

Let’s promise to be friends
when we’re eighty
and have just as much fun then,
as we do now.

Let’s promise to always make time
for each other,
even when we have lots of things
we have to do.

Let’s always share the laughter, tears,
and celebrations of a lifetime…

Let’s be friends forever.

Submitted by: Brenda

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