The ABCs of Friendship

This morning I'm so grateful for all of my friends! They've helped me through some rough times - times I wasn't sure if I'd make it to see another sunrise, times I doubted myself (though never my God). They've lifted me up in prayer when I didn't have the strength to audibly mouth a prayer myself. They've stepped alongside my family and done laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, and even cared for and loved on my children. Thank you friends - you know who you are!

A Friend....
(A) Accepts you as you are
(B) Believes in "you"
(C) Calls you just to say "hi"
(D) Doesn't give up on you
(E) Envisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)
(F) Forgives your mistakes
(G) Gives unconditionally
(H) Helps you
(I) Invites you over
(J) Just to "be" with you
(K) Keeps you close at heart
(L) Loves you for who you are
(M) Makes a difference in your life
(N) Never judges
(O) Offers support
(P) Picks you up
(Q) Quiets your fears
(R) Raises your spirits
(S) Says nice things about you
(T) Tells you the truth when you need to hear it
(U) Understands you
(V) Values you
(W) Walks beside you
(X) X-plains things you don't understand
(Y) Yells when you won't listen
(Z) Zaps you back to reality