Welcome Back

It seemed as if it was only yesterday that Melanie Coates was departing for home from her mission.

That was back in July already.

“Growing apart doesn’t change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side; our roots will always be tangled. I’m glad for that.” — Ally Condie

It was an absolute delight to have her visit briefly with her sister Emma this week and to catch up again.

We loved to reminisce, share stories, smile, and laugh – a lot.

Friendships are so important.

Our time together reminded me of this little poem entitled True Friend by Ashley Campbell.

“A friend is like a star that twinkles and glows

Or maybe like the ocean that gently flows.

A friend is like gold that you should treasure

And take care of forever and ever.

A friend is like an angel that is there to guide you.

A friend is someone you can trust out of a few.

A friend is more than one in a million.

They are one in a ca-zillion,

And you, my friend, are very special

and so it is official.”

Good friends are a little like stars, you may not always see them, but you know they are there!

Stay safe my dear friend – until we meet again.

What kind of friend are you?