Through
childhood, high school, college and travel, I made some life-long friends who
are the best part of any experience. I’m
happy and proud that I have so many with whom to reminisce and laugh or cry
about shared times. I've earned and
been blessed with an abundance and variety of friends. I count my success in friends, not finances.
Friendship
is a huge factor in my positive outlook.
I watched my mother and paternal grandmother bond with friends. I learned from them that being a good friend
requires the effort of communicating and spending time together. Sharing love and support is a necessity. My friends have been by my side through joy
and struggle. Their support keeps me
going.