IJMC - A Friend

I'm sending out a post about friends with Madonna playing in the 
background. If you're not scared yet, I am.                -dave









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 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)-plains things you don't understand
(Y)ells when you won't listen and
(Z)aps you back to reality


                        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.


"What a beautiful noise comin' up from the street
Got a beautiful sound, it's got a beautiful beat.
Like a symphony played by the passing parade, it's the music of life."