Some are silver and the other gold...

I have been thinking lately about friends. What makes a good friend? Why are friends so important? I have some pretty amazing friends in my life. Some old, some new, some younger, some older in age, some mormon, some who aren't, some I dont talk to very often, some I talk to everyday, and the one thing that is the same is that are all different. I admire and love each of them because they are each unique in their own way. I have been truly blessed with wonderful people in my life that have been there for me for tough times and great times. I can count on certain friends to be there when I am having a bad day just to help turn it around or listen...without judgment. Some friends are just good friends because I enjoy their company and like to be in their presence. I know that some people are not made for the whole "I'll be there when you need a shoulder to cry on" days and I really think thats okay. Because I think that we can count on different people for different things. But I love that I have friends who are there for it "all". Some of my dearest friends I have known for years and cant imagine not knowing them, even though phone calls and visits are sparce. I still love them and think of them often. And when I see them, tis like we havnt even missed a beat. I have made new friends that I feel like I have known my whole life and love them dearly already, our kids and husbands mesh and it seems as though we were seriously destined to be friends for some reason. I really love all of you. I am happy to share a part of my life with you. I just really feel grateful for my friends... you have changed my life, each in your own way and in your influence. And I want to Thank you for that. I have a quote on my myspace page tht says "We can't call people without wings Angels, so we call them Friends instead" And so I think that pretty much sums it up!