The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Believe! was the word and encouragement for both January and for 2015. Now to focus on the encouragement from friendship.
I have the MOST amazing friends, some live nearby, some far away, and some I have never met in person. Other friends live far away, I see then rarely, sometimes once a year, and other friends as little as once a decade. Who would have thought an online group would produce some of the most amazing friendships? The support and encouragement I both am able to give and receive is so very rare. It is the online connection, which helps create these incredible connections. I am sure there are some people who say that if it happens online, it isn't real. The conversations and time spent even online builds the relationship and trust. I can't imagine life without my long distance friendships.
Then there's the four-legged friendship by my hip and my feet as I write this - the cuddles, stress relief and doggie kisses are a friendship I can always count on.
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