Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends.
Love starts with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a tear.
Don't cry over anyone who won't cry over you.
Good friends are hard to find, harder to leave, and impossible to forget.
A best friend is like a four leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have.
Good friends are like stars....You don't always see them, but you know they are always there.
Don't frown. You never know who is falling in love with your smile.
What do you do when the only person who can make you stop crying is the person who made you cry?
Most people walk in and out of you life. But only friends leave footprints in your heart.

As the song goes, 'Me and You, and You and Me...'How many people actually have 8 true friends? Hardly anyone I know! But everyone has some friends!!! You have been tagged by the Friendship Angel Which means you are a great friend!!

The Brick

a young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down When he thought he saw something as his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown the angry driverthen jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up againsta parked car shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just what are you doing? That is a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?" The young boy was apologetic. "Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but I didn't know what else to do," He pleaded. "I threw the brick because no one else would stop...” With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car. "It's my brother, "he said, "He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't liftNow sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me."Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be okay. "Thank you and May God bless you," the grateful child told the stranger. Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy! Push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home.It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message: "Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!" God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we do not have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It is our choice to listen or not.

Thought for the Day: If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on itIf He had a wallet, your photo would be in itHe sends you flowers every springHe sends you a sunrise every morning Face it, friend - He is crazy about you!God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.

Read this line very slowly and let it sink in....

If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it

Miracle of friendship

There is a Miracle called Friendship that dwells within the heart and you don't know how it happens or when it even starts.

But the happiness it brings you always gives a special lift and you realize that Friendship is God's most precious gift.

Letter for God

Dear Friend,
How are you? I just had to send you a note to tell you how much I care about you.
I saw you yesterday as you were talking with your friends. I waited all day hoping you would want to talk to me, too. I gave you a sunset to close your day and a cool breeze to rest you -- and I waited. You never came. It hurt me, but I will love you because I am your friend.
I saw you sleeping last night and longed to touch your brow, so I spilled moonlight upon your face. Again I waited, wanting to rush down so we could talk. I have so many gifts for you! You awoke and rushed off to work. My tears were the rain.
If you would only listen to me! I love you!
I whisper it in the leaves on the trees and breathe it in colors of flowers, shout it to you in mountain streams, give the birds love songs to sing. My love for you is deeper than the ocean, and bigger than the biggest need in your heart!
Ask me! Talk to me! Please don't forget me. I have so much to share with you!
I won't hassle you any further. It is your decision. I have chosen you and I will wait.

I love you. Your Friend,
God

Dear Lord,
So far today, I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, haven’t lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or over indulgent. I’m very thankful for that.
But, in a few minutes, God, I’m going to get out of bed. And from then on, I’m probably going to need a lot more help.

Follow in your Footsteps

I want to follow in your footsteps Lord,

But my feet are so small.

And it seems that every step I take,

Behind yours my feet fall.

I often fall so short of the person You want me to be,

But through your grace and your love,

I know you’re transforming me.

Each day Lord, I am changing,

To be more like you.

But I forever need your guidance,

So that I may pull through.

So guide my little feet Lord,

To be swift to follow thee.

That very soon a spitting Image of you I shall be.

Copyright © 2004 Naomi Shea