annsullivan's Journal

Thanks for being a friend everyone here at DS....Hugs, Ann

                ~~ "Are You A Friend?"~~
A friend is a person whom you want to have near when you
are dying. And whom you like to be with while you are living; To whom
you spontaneously turn to for help when you are in trouble. And who
is the first to hear the good news when you have good fortune; Whose
counsel you seek when you are perplexed. And whose congratulations
you welcome when the
perplexity is solved; In whom you can confide the secret you want no
other
living soul to know. Yet will never pry into your heart to discover
whether
there are any more secrets to be revealed; On whom you can lean on when
your heart aches. But who will never take advantage of your leaning;
Who will get down on their knees beside you when you are down. And
forgot they did so when you are on your feet again. And whose
shoulder you can weep on when you are sad. And with whom you enjoy
laughing with when you are glad;
Who has a tear on their cheek when you suffer. And a twinkle in their
eyes when the sun shines on you again; Who has pain in their tone
when you are in distress. And a melody in their voice when your heart
is gay; Who admires you for your strong points. But loves you in
spite of your weak ones; Who makes allowances for your limitations,
Without allowing them to obscure your talents;
Who is proud of you when fortune favors you. But not ashamed of you
when you fail; Who contributes to your success without claiming any
share in it. Who can feel and show satisfaction when you please them
But never resentment when you disappoint them; Who will tell you the
truth even when it hurts. And to whom you can tell the truth without
them taking offense; Who is not ashamed to ask you a favor even at the
risk of being imposed upon. Who can extend a helping hand and lighten
your load Without expecting any other reward than having had the
privilege of so doing. Who gives all they can whenever they can
Without ever keeping record of what has been given. Who says the best
about you when everybody else is saying the worst. Every person needs
such friends Every person owes it to themselves to be such a friend!

--Author Unknown