To handle yourself, use your head; To handle others, 
use your heart. 

Anger is only one letter short of danger. 

If someone betrays you once, it's his/her fault; 
If he/she betrays you twice, it's your fault. 

Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss 
events; Small minds discuss people. 

God gives every bird it's food, But he does not 
throw it into it's nest. 

He who loses money, loses much; He who loses a friend,
loses more; He who loses faith, loses all. 

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, But 
beautiful old people are works of art. 

Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live 
long enough to make them all yourself. 

The tongue weighs practically nothing, But so few 
people can hold it. 


A FRIEND IS A TREASURE


A friend is someone we turn to, When our spirits 
need a lift. A friend is someone we treasure, 
For our friendship is a gift. A friend is someone 
who fills our lives, With beauty, joy, and grace. And 
makes the world we live in, A better and happier place.

A Friend


Accepts you as you are
Believes in "you"
Calls you just to say "hi"
Doesn't give up on you
Envisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)
Forgives your mistakes
Gives unconditionally
Helps you
Invites into his/her heart
Just because
Keeps you close at heart
Loves you for who you are
Makes a difference in your life
Never Judges
Offers support
Picks you up
Quiets your fears
Raises your spirits
Says nice things about you
Tells you the truth when you need to hear it
Understands you
Values you
Walks beside you
Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Yells at you when you won't listen and
Zaps you back to reality
May we always be "good buddies"
May we always be "good friends"
and may our friendship be the kind
that will never end.

THE ABC'S OF FRIENDSHIP

A lways be honest, would you want THEM to lie to you?

B e there when they need you, or you may wind up alone.

C heer them on, we all need encouragement now and then.

D on't look for their faults, even if you have none.

E ncourage their dreams, what would we be without them?

F orgive them, you just MAY do something wrong sometime.

G et together often, misery loves company, so does glee.

H ave faith in them, the human animal is remarkable.

I nclude them, you may need to be included sometime.

J ust be there when they need you.

K now when they need a hug, and couldn't you use one?

L ove them unconditionally, that is the ONLY condition.

M ake them feel special, because aren't we ALL special?

N ever forget them, who wants to feel forgotten?

O ffer to help, and know when "No thanks" is just politeness.
P raise them honestly and openly.

Q uietly disagree, noisy NO's make enemies.

R eally listen, a friendly ear is a soothing balm.

S ay you're sorry, don't let them assume it.

T alk frequently, communication is important.

U se good judgment.

V erbalize your feelings!

W ish them luck, hopefully good!

X amine your motives before you "help" out.

Y our words count, use them wisely.

Z ip your lips when told a secret.

By following these ABC's as often as you are able, 
you SHOULD live a LONG and friend-filled life.

Authors Unknown