The Treasure of Friendship
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By Internet Archive Book Images [No restrictions], via Wikimedia Commons After sixty odd years of life, I have come to realize that friendship is a treasure that blesses us in ways we often can't imagine. Friends, especially those who are lifelong , bring affirmation, acceptance, laughter, and much love into our lives. Lifelong friends know us better than most. They have often seen us at our lowest moments as well as our best and still love us. They are those dear hearts, who we can call on in a moment of crisis, knowing that they will do what they can. They are those who, the moment we hear their voices, bring us to a calmer, happier and more hopeful place. I have been blessed with several such friends. Some are blood related, others are soul related. Time spent with them is rich in laughter, healing, silliness, more laughter and tons of love. There isn't a subject that we can't discuss. There is always good food thrown into the mix, as well as l