family

Friends are relatives you make for yourself.
– Eustache Deschamps

i just came from a birthday celebration for friends of mine who have become my family. they took me in around 1984 and we've been there for each other ever since. i consider myself blessed to have them in my life.

i also feel blessed that i've been given the talent for making and keeping friends. each one i've made has improved my life and i hope they feel the same.

think about your friends, the family you've acquired for yourself, and thank each one. just a minute to let them know they're special to you can strengthen your bond. your message might even come when the friend is feeling low and you could uplift them. never underestimate the power of kind words given freely.

each of you mean so much to me. sending love and light.