"The only way to have a friend is to be sure you are one."   ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Treat your friends like family and your family like friends."    ~Unknown

"To get the full value of joy, you must have somebody to divide it with."    ~Mark Twain

"I think that God will never send,
 A gift so precious as a friend.
 A friend who always understands,
 And fills each need as it demands.
 Whose loyalty will stand the test,
 When skies are bright or overcast.
 Who sees the faults that merit blame,
 But keeps on loving just the same.
 Who does far more than creeds could do,
 To make us good, to make us true.
 Earth's gifts a sweet contentment lend,
 But only God can give a friend."
 ~Rosalie Carter

"Fame is the scentless sunflower with gaudy crowns of gold.  But friendship is the
breathing rose with sweet in every fold."   ~Oliver Wendell Holmes

Just a few thoughts and pictures on the gift of friendship today.  So grateful for friends
to share this journey of life with.  Thankful for you today!