Laurie's Friends

I Treasure Your Friendship

There is no greater treasure than an understanding friend
who's there in times of trouble and on whom we can depend.

A friend who knows our every mood and brightens cloudy days,
one who's slow to criticize but quick to praise.

One who shares our happy times and gives them added worth,
who adds a touch of heaven to all our days on earth.

There is no greater treasure than a friend who always cares,
one who will always remember us every day throughout the year.

Larry S. Chengges

The People Who Color My World

These are some of my dearest friends.
Some of them I have known for years . . .
others I have met recently through
the creation of these pages.
They are all wonderful people who have
added so much color to my life . . .
a rainbow (yes, there's that rainbow again!)
of different personalities and characteristics
that make each and every one of them unique.
I thank God every day for each and every one of them.

If they have pages of their own, please pay them a visit.
You won't be sorry,
and you may even one day list them on your friends' page!

  Roger, My Best Friend and Soulmate. He is my "other half" that makes me a complete person. He is my strength that I rely on more than he knows, and his loving patience is unending as I sit at the computer hour after hour. I love you, Rog!

  Corey, my first and only born child. Words cannot express the pride I feel when I see the man he has become. We have been through a lot together, he and I, in his 25 years, and we are not only mother and son but the best of friends . . . something every parent is not as lucky to have. He is now married, has given me the daughter I never had, and has added to my joy by giving me two beautiful granddaughters. You are my greatest accomplishment, and I consider it a privilege to be your Mom, Cor!

  LaRena, my dearly adopted "little sister". Her daily e-mails start my day off with a smile and put sunshine in my morning, no matter what the weather. She is witty, fun, warm, and loving, and I love our "girl talk" e-mails back and forth on the weekends! When I count my blessings, I count her twice! Love you, Sis!

Gloria, another "little sister" of mine who I met on the web! She is a homesteader of my Community Leader neighborhood, but she became oh so much more! We think alike, enjoy the same things, and find something new and in common with each other each and every day! She is truly one of my gems in my crown of friendships! Love you, Sis!

  Joanie, who I met while we were Consultants for Creative Memories. We became the best of friends and practically inseparable. She is loving, fun, warm, and caring. We help each other get through life after 40 (*grin*), and our husbands have proved the old saying true, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!", and now kayak together while we scrapbook!! Her friendship has been a definite improvement in my life, and I treasure it each and every day. I can't imagine life without her!!!

  Debbie. One of my first "net" friends, I was and am amazed at her creativity and generosity at sharing that creativity with others. She is the creator of the background and accessories of this page. She is warm, open, and a fellow "sister" of mine with Ladies of the Heart and The Garden House. I am truly blessed with her friendship.

  Karen Mahan, also known as Destiny's Lady. I "met" her through a website I am doing using her beautiful backgrounds. She not only allowed me to use them but joined me in this special project by making special banners and buttons for the homepage. Then, she created a special prayer image for my friend and placed it on her own pages as well as sharing it with others who also wish to become involved. She has been a Godsend. She is a wonderfully warm and caring person who needs our prayers as well for her grandson. Please visit her pages. You will come away a better person.

  Saydee of In The Distance There Was Aahh!. I visited Saydee and her son, Chase, from their entry in Sam & Lady's guestbook, and I am so glad I did! They are exceptional people with exceptional pages! Chase is only 8, but the creativity exhibited by this little man is truly awesome! His mom, Saydee, is an animal lover like myself, and we seemed to hit it off right away. She has become one of my dearest "web friends". She is warm, friendly, outgoing, and very caring. Please visit their sites. Their pages will daze and amaze you, and you'll find yourself wondering, "How do they DO that?!" And please remember to sign guestbooks! The rewards from one little entry can be endless!

  Nancy, Lady of The Christmas Castle where it is Christmas all year round! Her site is delightful, and so is she! An e-mail from her on any day brings a rainbow to my mailbox!!

  Debbie Reynolds of Arizona. We met through the Delicate Petals Secret Sister Program. She is the creator of Lady Laurel's Blessings, and we are enjoying a budding friendship. I cannot thank you enough, Debbie, for you wonderful gift! You are an angel!

  Kathi is a *wonderful* lady I met on the internet through her graphics link (she has gorgeous lighthouse graphics!) who turned out to be a "local" also!!! I tagged along with Rog to work one day and rode down to meet her in person, and she is warm, loving, funny, and *extremely* generous! She thinks she is going to teach me graphics! ~giggle~ I think she's got her work cut out for her!


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The ABCs of Friendship

A Friend....
     (A)ccepts you as you are
     (B)elieves in "you"
     (C)alls you just to say "HI"
     (D)oesn't give up on you
     (E)nvisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)
     (F)orgives your mistakes
     (G)ives unconditionally
     (H)elps you
     (I)nvites you over
     (J)ust "be" with you
     (K)eeps you close at heart
     (L)oves you for who you are
     (M)akes a difference in your life
     (N)ever Judges
     (O)ffers support
     (P)icks you up
     (Q)uiets your fears
     (R)aises your spirits
     (S)ays nice things about you
     (T)ells you the truth when you need to hear it
     (U)nderstands you
     (V)alues you
     (W)alks beside you
     (X)-plain things you don't understand
     (Y)ells when you won't listen and
     (Z)aps you back to reality

Sent to me by my "little sister" LaRena! Thanx "Sis"!

You are listening to "Color My World", one of my
most favorite songs . . . because all my dear friends help
color my world beautifully!




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