“Friends are the family we choose for ourselves.” Edna Buchanan
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I sat yesterday nursing a smoothie after work and trying to write a couple of lines before moving along, but as usual my eyes’ were drawn to passersby when the two lovely ladies strolled by leisurely chatting, laughing and hands entwined as they admired the dresses through the boutiques show glass.
My eyes trailed them for several minutes and after a while I could no longer resist going up to chat with them briefly. They shared bits about themselves and their philosophy with me and I went away feeling fuller in spirit and wearing a smile.
Indeed, friends can be found in unlikely places and a true friend will accept who you are, will hold your hand and will help you become who you should be.
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So true!
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Thanks Daisy. Can I have your email address?
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Sure! daisyinthewillows@yahoo.co.uk :0 x
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That is a wonderful quote, Jacqui and I love that picture.. They both look like they are so happy in each other’s company 🙂
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That was what drew my attention. They were totally at ease and laughing away. Thank you Judy
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It was a lovely, cheery picture. Thanks for sharing, Jacqui 🙂
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This is beautiful, Jackie. The quote, the picture and your story are all a testament to what would bring peace to this troubled world – simply getting to know one another just as we are.
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True Lydia. We are one when we chose to see. Thank you 🙂
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Jacqueline, you’re always right
Have a nice tuesday
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You too dear Anita 🙂
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oh thank you so much
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Sweet story and happiness in their faces.
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They were certainly exuding joy.
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This brought tears to my eyes. I lost my dear friend, Maggi, Sunday morning. Friends are indeed the family that you choose.
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Oh dear, I am so sorry about Maggi. If I remember, you once wrote a post about her battle with Cancer. That’s just painful. Please accept my condolences.
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We all need genuine friendship in our lives. It helps us to weather storms better and celebrate better.
However, the African girl looks like the younger version of you. At first, I thought you were going to say, ” this is me, many years ago”, haaha.
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They look like good friends, which it is so fulfilling to have good friends. Perfect quote to accompany the photo.
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Love this quote!
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Thank you Kay 🙂
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You have to BE a good friend to have good friends. The most important trait of a good friend is that they know how to listen and that they know how to hear. Those are two different things. Both are required of a true friend.
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