friendship...

Friendship is a sheltering tree.

~Samuel Taylor Coleridge

I am most grateful for the friends in my life. They make this journey a much more enjoyable one...sharing the sorrows and joys and everyday things.

I am grateful...

18. for neighbors who are friends (thanks, Eva!)

17. for friends who are neighbors (very close by!)

16. for the laughter of children

15. for bright eyes alight when they see me

14. for a visit from far-away friends

13. for a sunset dinner eaten at water's edge with friends

12. for the joy of conversation over a cup of coffee

11. for sharing a ride to work together

Friendship!
Mysterious cement of the soul!

Sweet’ner of life and Solder of Society.
I owe thee much--

~Robert Blair