Touchstones

As I scramble toward my deadline to post before night's end, I'm forced to commit to one of many topics I've found pertinent for this week. I've narrowed it down to one of my most cherished blessings: MY FRIENDS!  In particular, those touchstones who have gone out of their way to lend their strength and support, through the black hole of despair I've experienced on and off the last couple of years.

Now that the dust of the past has settled, I take this opportunity to honor and show my appreciation of my beloveds. As the quote goes, "Hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don't unravel."

I'm pictured with my trio of gal pals below, amid the sprinkles of friendship-based quotes. They are displayed in no certain order, as each touchstone is immeasurably valued.

"A friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself."
- by Lysha

"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.' "

 "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words."

"When it hurts to look back, and you're scared to look ahead, you can look beside you and your best friend will be there."

"My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me."
- Henry Ford

"Friends are kisses blown to us by angels."

   
"A friend is someone who lets you have total freedom to be yourself."

"A friend is one who walks in when others walk out."
-Walter Winchell

 "True friendship is seen through the heart, not the eyes."


Warmest and heartfelt thank you's for lifting me up, dusting me off and cheering me to shine and come into my own :) !!!