Friends Are Cool (like Rubber Duckies)

Friendship isn't a big thing - it's a million little things.

- Author Unknown

Friends

I have friends in overalls
whose friendship I would not swap
for the favor of the kings of the world

- Thomas A. Edison

I realize this picture is a little...well, unusual? unique? or (perhaps to you) disgusting? I'll let you decide; however, it will prove my point. Genuine friends are seldom wrapped in beautiful packages but are what most would call, common folk. These friends are in our lives for the long haul - encouraging us, loving us (no matter the circumstances), and ready to carry us in our darkest trials. If you wish, you can prefer the friends in royal attire that are flashy and splashy but I prefer the friends who wear blue denim. Must clarify that I do have one friend that wears royalty. He is someone one that we all should call "Friend".

Walk With Me, My Friend
by K.J. Hoppee

Come walk with me, my friend
As we journey down friendship's lane
Basking in the delights of today's triumphs
Vowing to stand firmly in tomorrow's defeats.

Let laughter guide our way, my friend
Knowing that we have each other
Though storm clouds gather in the distance
Our confidence and trust need not waiver.

Always smile through the tears, my friend
For pain diminishes as we walk side by side
Whether journeying through the lowly valley
Or scaling the mountain to its majestic crest.

Hurdle past each obstacle, my friend
For in many of life's circumstances
Happiness is not found in abundance but quality
May our faith continually soar with eagles.

Choose wisely who you travel with, my friend
Walk with someone who expects nothing in return
Who has words of comfort without speaking
Genuinely seek such a friend, and you will find Him.

Kind

Remember the old Russian Proverb:
A KIND WORD IS LIKE A SPRING DAY.

And a Kind Word will develop into amazing friendships.

Cultivating Our World

You may only be someone in the world,

but to someone else, you may be their world.

Photo by fellow member of Farm Bureau

Doubt: A Poison, A Thorn & A Sword

There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills.
Buddha quote

Need A Friend?

To Have Friends,
We Must First Show Ourselves Friendly