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Monday, April 23, 2007
A Friendship Story
A friend of mine forwarded this to me and I thought it was a good story to share, as we all go through this at one point or another in our lives. It is sad, but a true fact....that not all people you consider your friend are true friends, but you live life and continue to learn and grow, and those that are true friends know. Enjoy!
"A FRIENDSHIP STORY"
Friends in need, real friends and fairweather friends
'A friend in need, is a friend indeed' is a popular saying, implying that people become friends when they need something from you. Whilst this can indeed be true, the reverse is also significant. When you are in need, then you find out who are your real friends.
An acquaintance found out recently that she has a chronic medical condition. Nothing visible and nothing to stop her living a normal life, but something that will occasionally flare up and cause discomfort. She also found out something of the difference between real and fairweather friends.
She informed them simply because she is an open and honest person. There was no seeking of particular help. Perhaps a little sympathy, but no special treatment or additional attention. When she told some friends, they responded with concern. They listened without asking anything in return. They asked how they could help. These were real friends.
Others, who she also believed to be friends of the same sort, responded first with selfish concerns. They asked if it was infectious in any way or that might somehow catch it. Then they melted away, despite reassurance of their safety.
Fairweather friends are those who are most likely to appear when they are in need or, at best, when you are not in need. Real friends don't care about your need. They will help where they can and know that it's ok if they can only offer a little sympathy.
This must be something like what it is to have cancer, HIV or AIDS. Those who were friends when all was well suddenly show their true colors, whilst some from the core and some from the periphery fly the true flag of friendship, offering and giving what help they can.
"A FRIENDSHIP STORY"
Friends in need, real friends and fairweather friends
'A friend in need, is a friend indeed' is a popular saying, implying that people become friends when they need something from you. Whilst this can indeed be true, the reverse is also significant. When you are in need, then you find out who are your real friends.
An acquaintance found out recently that she has a chronic medical condition. Nothing visible and nothing to stop her living a normal life, but something that will occasionally flare up and cause discomfort. She also found out something of the difference between real and fairweather friends.
She informed them simply because she is an open and honest person. There was no seeking of particular help. Perhaps a little sympathy, but no special treatment or additional attention. When she told some friends, they responded with concern. They listened without asking anything in return. They asked how they could help. These were real friends.
Others, who she also believed to be friends of the same sort, responded first with selfish concerns. They asked if it was infectious in any way or that might somehow catch it. Then they melted away, despite reassurance of their safety.
Fairweather friends are those who are most likely to appear when they are in need or, at best, when you are not in need. Real friends don't care about your need. They will help where they can and know that it's ok if they can only offer a little sympathy.
This must be something like what it is to have cancer, HIV or AIDS. Those who were friends when all was well suddenly show their true colors, whilst some from the core and some from the periphery fly the true flag of friendship, offering and giving what help they can.
Friday, April 06, 2007
Gotta Love the Easter Bunny
This is my kind of Easter Bunny. Who needs a basket, I'll take a beer. For those of you who celebrate, HAVE A WONDERFUL EASTER WEEKEND!!!!!! For those of you who don't, we can still take some valuable lessons away from our furry little friend above. I hope everyone has a great weekend. Miss Jillie and I will be heading to a Pardes game on Saturday night with "R" and another friend. Miss Jodi will be headed back to lovely SD on Friday (have a safe flight home) so the weekend looks very promising. All of you have fun, be safe, eat some chocolate bunnies and I'll see you in bloggerland on Monday.HUGS!!! Lisa
Thursday, April 05, 2007
The Eyes Have It
Last week the LIPS, this week the EYES, my my what will I have for you next week. I hope everyone is doing well. Sorry for not keeping up better w/the blog this week, but I'll do much better next week. I hope everyone has a great day and a HHNT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!XOXO Lisa
