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A CHILDHOOD FRIEND
Written by : Jill Fantinã
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A time of Childhood dreams and fairytales of way back when. ©
Come now © just in memory © so real to us back then.
How two souls © inseparable © had bonded © just as one.
In a land of "make believe" our friendship had begun.
Love between two caring friends © is never lost through years.
Dreams we followed © as we grew © through laughter and through tears.
Have led us in directions where we both drifted apart.
Only now to bring us back together © heart to heart.
Once again © our paths have crossed © no truer friend to find. ©
Down through life © we'll cherish joys © for they're the ties that bind.
From a land fairytales © to life's reality
Remember ©whether "sisters" should agree or disagree…
Impressions made when life was simple and our spirits light…
Engraved within our hearts and minds though they are out of sight.
Never are forgotten © from beginning unto end
Devotion true can only grow when shared from
Friend to friend.
A DEAR FRIEND
Written by : Jill Fantinã
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A blessing is to have a friend who sees the best in me,
And gives me the encouragement to be all I can be.
Days in life are brighter when there's someone near
who cares.
Everything seems sweeter with a special friend
who shares.
A blessing is to have a friend whose outlook's
always bright . . .
Rich in trust and confidence . . .
For things to come out right.
Regardless of the circumstances . . . I know that I'll get through;
I couldn't help but find a way as long as I have you.
Etched within my heart for life are special bonds we share
Nothing is impossible as long as you are there.
Dearest friend to you I hope that I can always be . . .
A very special blessing like the one you are
to me.
A FRIEND HEARS THE SONG
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A friend is one
Who hears the song
In my heart
And sings it to me
When my
Memory
Fails.
A FRIEND IS SOMEONE . . .
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A friend
Is someone who
Reaches for your hand
&
touches your heart!
FRIENDS ARE SOMEONE
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Friends
Are someone who
Reaches for your hand
&
touches your heart!
A FRIEND IS SOMEONE WHO SAYS NICE
THINGS
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A friend
is someone
who says nice things
about you behind
your back.
A FRIEND IS SOMEONE
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A
friend
is someone
with whom you can
safely share all the
contents of your heart
both treasures
and
trinkets…
knowing that the gentlest
of hands
will cherish what is of value
and reject those things
that are not!
A FRIEND LIKE YOU IS A DREAM COME
TRUE !
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A
Friend
Like you
Is a dream come
True!
A FRIEND LOVES
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A
Friend
LOVES at
All times!
Proverbs 17:17
A LIFETIME FRIEND
Written by : Jill Fantinã
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As I look back on childhood days © so often I recall, The…
Loving memories we've made I treasure most of all,
In sharing laughter and our tears, we both knew we were there,
Friend to friend and heart to heart, to give, to love, to care…
Every precious joy in life each celebration too..
Throughout the years was part of me and also part of you,
It's so fun to remember back when we exchanged our toys,
Make believe turned into dreams and dreams now into joys.
Engraved within our hearts are special moments of the past,
Future years hold expectations © blended well to last,
Rekindling old memories © together as we grow…
In wisdom and in knowledge…there's one thing you'll always know,
Every mountain we must climb somehow seems smaller now,
Near at hand © for one another © we'll get through somehow,
Depending on each other © we'll grow old together, too,
There's nothing I can't conquer just as long
As I have you.
A NEW FRIEND
Written by : Jill Fantinã
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Amazing how we met in times when we both had a need
Now our friendship's blossoming from just a simple seed.
Exactly in a time we both searched for something new
We found love and companionship © devotion pure and true.
For just exchanging one small smile © a simple word was spoken
Reaching out to one another © as the ice was broken.
Isn't it just kind of strange © how fate can find a way?
Edging in to open doors © to meet each other's needs.
No matter what the future holds © we'll see each other through ©
Depending on each other © in a friendship fresh and true.
BEST FRIENDS . . . SISTERS AT HEART
Written by : Jill Fantinã
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Beyond the words of friendship © our relationship has grown©
Embraced with fond affection © I can never feel alone.
Sincerely, it's so hard to find the perfect words to say
These precious feelings in my heart © I feel for you each day.
For you have been my strength and my encouragement and hope
Right beside me at the times I thought I couldn't cope.
In times of victory you stood beside and let me shine . . .
Expressing how you shared my pride © oh dearest friend of mine.
Never asking anything for good is all you see . . .
Did I ever thank you for just having faith in me?
So many seasons past that we have shared in joys and fears . . .
Since we have laughed about mistakes and dried each others tears.
In so many ways © we've grown together through our caring
Still we find new things © for which we're grateful to be sharing.
This had to be a friendship made in heaven up above
Engraved in gold to last forever © sealed in His love.
Remember . . . there is nothing that I wouldn't do for you©
Special memories are treasured in this bond so true.
As seasons of our lifetime pass © the time cannot erase
Those precious gifts the Father gave us through His tender grace.
Heart to heart © there are no gifts that even could compare©
Ever in my heart © I'll find the image of you there.
And you must know you're in my prayers and in my every thought ©
Remembering your kindness and the happiness you've brought.
Two "Sisters" brought together through a friendship meant to be ©
To stay together throughout life © and through
eternity.
BEST FRIENDS
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There's nothing as nice
as someone who shares
your laughter and secrets
your wishes and cares.
Someone whose there
through your good times
and tears
Who stands by your side
as your friend
through
the
years.
CLOSE TO MY HEART
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Close to my heart
You'll always be
Friends Forever…
"You and Me!"
COUNT YOUR GARDEN BY THE FLOWERS
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Count your garden by the flowers
never by the leaves that fall.
Count your days by golden hours.
Don't remember clouds at all.
Count your nights by stars, not shadows.
Count your years with smiles not tears.
Count your blessings not your troubles.
Count your age by friends-not years.
DON'T WALK IN FRONT OF ME
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Don't walk in front of me…
I may not follow.
Don't walk behind me…
I may not lead.
Just walk beside me
And
Be my
Friend.
EARTH ANGEL
Written by : Jill Fantinã
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Each time I'm lost for answers and it seems there's no way out . . .
And happiness is clouded with uneasiness and doubt . . .
Rainbows seem so out of reach and trouble is at hand . . .
Then God sends and Angel near . . . someone to understand
He sends a little Heaven to remind me of His love©
A helping hand to guide my path © directed from above.
Nothing can't quite bless me more © or ever mean so much © or
Give me hope to carry on © as one sweet loving touch. ©
Every night I thank the Lord © in prayer sincere and true . . .
Love is all around me now © for my Angel on earth
is you!
FOR EVERY SMILE YOU SHARE
Written by : Jill Fantinã
( 5x7 Print - J5099 )
For every smile you share in love
You touch another's heart,
For every heart you touch with warmth,
God's goodness you impart,
You build a bridge of love…
That reaches from each Christian friend
To Heaven up above.
FRIENDS
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Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you.
Can't believe the hopes He's granted
Means a chapter in your life is through.
But we'll keep you close as always
It won't ever seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong.
And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say "never"
'Cause the welcome will not end.
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long to live as friends.
With the faith and love God's given
Springing from the hope we know
We will pray the joy you'll live in
Is the strength that now you show.
And we'll keep you close as always
It won't ever seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the
LOVE
That keeps us strong.
FRIENDS ARE LIFE'S GREATEST
TREASURES
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Friends
are life's special
treasures!
FRIENDS BECOME OUR CHOSEN FAMILY
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Friends
Become
Our chosen
Family.
FRIENDS DIVIDE OUR SORROW
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Friendship
divides our sorrows
and
multiplies our joys!
GOD'S LOVE IS A FRIEND
Written by : Jill Fantinã
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God's Love
Has no boundaries © His grace has no end. ©
But His greatest of gifts
Is
The love of
A Friend.
I LEARNED IT FROM MY GIRLFRIENDS
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All I need
to know about life
I learned
from my girlfriends
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH … THE TOUGH GO
SHOPPING. © A GIRLFRIEND
IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY. © AN AFTERNOON WITH MY
GIRLFRIENDS IS BETTER THAN AN AFTERNOON DOING
LAUNDRY. © YOU
DON'T COUNT CALORIES WHEN YOU'RE OUT TO LUNCH
WITH A
FRIEND. © GIRLFRIENDS ARE BETTER THAN THRAPISTS . . .
AND THEY
DON'T COST AS MUCH! © A FRIEND IS LIKE A GOOD BOTTLE
OF WINE . . .
THEY GET BETTER WITH AGE. © GREAT MINDS THING ALIKE
. . .
ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE FEMALE ! © YOU CAN
ALWAYS FIND TIME
TO DO "GIRL THINGS". © GOOD TIMES ARE EVEN BETTER
WHEN
THEY'RE SHARED WITH A FRIEND. © LAUGHING 'TIL WE CRY
. . .
SHE'S ALWAYS THERE TO WIPE A TEAR . © THE BEST CURE
ALL IS
A LONG TALK WITH A FRIEND. © YOU'RE NEVER TOO OLD
FOR
SLUMBER PARTIES. © MAKE NEW FRIENDS BUT KEEP THE
OLD . . .
ONE IS SILVER AND THE OTHER IS GOLD. ©
CLOSE TO MY HEART YOU'LL ALWAYS BE . . .
FRIENDS FOREVER
YOU AND ME. ©
IF WE NEVER MEET AGAIN
( Friend )
Written by : Jill Fantinã
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If we ever meet again…may we just plant a seed
To be a gentle comfort in another's time of need,
A tender touch of Heavens' love, is with us every hour,
A sweet reminder of Our Lord, magnificent in power
If our smiles are shared but once, may they leave an impression,
May our eyes be windows to our souls sincere expression,
Taking with us blessings to the love that is a part…
Of every act of kindness, etched in gold,
Upon God's heart.
MY DEAR FRIEND . . . I WANT YOU TO
KNOW
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I want you to know how much it
Has meant to me having you for my friend ©
You've been so much a part of my life
For such a long time, © And whether we've
Been side by side © or many miles apart ©
I've always felt close to you. ©
We know each other so well that whenever
We're together…I always feel nice and easy. ©
We can do something special…
Or nothing much. © It doesn't really matter. ©
I know that if I need a mood lightened. ©
A secret kept © a story shared © advise given ©
Help offered © a memory relived © a success celebrated ©
Anything…I can always count on you. ©
And you on me! ©
When I think of goo times © it makes
Me smile…remembering them all
And it makes me glad © knowing there'll
Be more good times ahead of us. ©
I'm always happy when new friends
Come into my life…©
But old friends © are the best friends. ©
I know that's true
Because of you! ©
MY SECRET PAL
Written by : Jill Fantinã
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My secret pal © I feel so close to you within my heart ©
Yet I've remained anonymous right from the very start
Secrecy has made this friendship simply more exciting. ©
Every gesture makes the question even more inviting.
Can you identify your pal so loyal and so true?
Relax, and know that from a distance I'll admire you. ©
Each day you're in my thoughts as my best wishes go your way.
Tomorrow or ten years from now will be just like today.
Pleasures come from caring, but for a time you'll see…
Anonymous I will remain © A quiet mystery
Let your imagination wonder…while I'm in disguise
Because the future holds for you a very nice
Surprise!
OLD FRIENDS ARE THE BEST FRIENDS
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Old friends
Are the
Best friends!
I know that's true…
Because of
You!
OLD FRIENDS ARE THE BEST FRIENDS
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Old friends
Are the
Best friends!
We know that's true…
Because of
You!
0093 - REMEMBERING A SPECIAL
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As I look back on childhood days
I find that I recall…
A special little friend I had
And liked the best of all.
We played together everyday
We ate together, too.
And shared our toys and picture books
Like best friends always do.
I trusted her with secrets
And poured into her ear.
The private thoughts nobody else
Was privileged to hear.
But when I started growing up
She disappeared one day
She didn't even say good-bye…
Just quietly slipped away.
You see, this special little friend
Who meant so much to me
Was someone I'd created
In a childish fantasy
And once my need for her was gone
I guess somehow she knew
The make-believe was over
So our friendship ended, too.
But I never quite forgot her,
And every now and then
Remembering my childhood
Makes her very real again.
SEARCH FOR A FRIEND
Written by : Jill Fantinã
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Search for the treasure
at each rainbow's end
But you can't be poor if
you have
a
friend.
SIDE BY SIDE . . . DEAR FRIENDS
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Side by side
or…miles apart
Dear friends
are always
close at heart!
SISTERS BY HEART
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We've shared so much laughter…
shared so many tears.
We have a spiritual kinship
that grows stronger each year.
We're not sisters by birth…
But we've known from the start…
God put us together
To be sisters by heart!
TO SOMEONE SPECIAL
Written by : Jill Fantinã
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There are so many blessings that have come from knowing you. ©
Over years I've held them very dear. ©
So sincerely filled with love © for friendship tried and true. ©
Often grow more treasured with each year. ©
My life's been richer just because you gave it your kind touch. ©
Especially all those times you thought of me.
On occasions when your presence meant so very much. ©
Now I cherish every memory.
Expressing just the way I feel is difficult to do…These
Special wishes come to you in love…
Please know that in my heart © I'll always hope the best for you.
Each time I pray for blessings from above.
Close in thought you'll always stay and close in heart and prayer. ©
I'll always be as near as just one call. ©
And you can always count on me © because I'll always care…For
Love is still the greatest gift of all.
THE MIRACLE OF FRIENDSHIP
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There's a miracle called Friendship ©
that dwells within the heart ©
and you don't know how it happens
or when it gets its start.
But the happiness it brings you ©
Always gives a special lift ©
For you realize that friendship
Is God's most precious
Gift!
THE PATHWAYS . . .
Written by : Jill Fantinã
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The pathways of life may wind without end ©
But love finds a home
in the heart of a
friend.
THE ROAD TO THE HOUSE OF A FRIEND
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The
road to the house
of a
friend
is never long!
THE VALUE OF A SPECIAL FRIEND
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The value of a
Special friend
cannot be measured.
THE WELL WORN PATH
Written by : Jill Fantinã
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The well-worn path that leads from house to house
And friend to friend,
A pot of homemade soup to share…a willing hand t lend,
Sharing joys and celebrations and each others' tears,
A rare and unique bonding seems to strengthen
Through the years
A cup of coffee brewing or aroma of a tea
"Can you slip away and talk a little while with me?
A blending of the spirits of which Heaven had a part,
A well-worn path…a bridge of love,
That joins
From heart to heart.
WE'RE SO LUCKY TO BE VERY SPECIAL
FRIENDS
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We're so lucky!
To be very special
Friends!
WHAT MADE US FRIENDS
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What made our friendship instantly grow
When we first met?
Well, I think I know…
The best in me and the best in you
Came together because…
Always
&
Always…
Since life began…
Our being friends
Was part of God's plan!
WHAT MADE US FRIENDS
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What made us friends in the long ago
When we first met?
Well, I think I know…
The best in me and the best in you
Came together because…
Always
&
Always…
Since life began…
Our being friends
Was part of God's plan!
WHAT MADE US FRIENDS
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What made us friends in the long ago
When we first met?
Well, we think we know…
The best in us and the best in you
Came together because…
Always
&
Always…
Since life began…
Our being friends
Was part of God's plan!
WHEN ANGELS WALK AMONG US
Written by : Jill Fantinã
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When Angels walk among us © though our minds cannot conceive
How all the answers could be ours if only we believe.
Each special favor given from the Father up above . . .
Need not be taken lightly if we honor it above.
A whisper o encouragement © from just one heavenly host
Never fails to comfort in a tome we need it most.
Graciously they guide us even though we may not know
Embracing us in mercy while we must be here below.
Listen to a still, small voice © or gentle guiding touch©
Soft and gentle wooing in a time it means so much.
When light fall © and it seems like you've been forgotten or alone
An unexpected someone sends a smile across the phone.
Listen for an unsuspecting knock at your front door
Kindness comes to offer hope and joy to us once more.
A stranger seems to be at hand right in your time of need
Minutes later © disappears © in utter disbelief.
Or feel a warmth and presence when there's not a soul around . . .
No one near to give advice © yet answers still are found.
Grace is given to us for some things we can't release
Until it's suddenly replaced with Heavens' perfect peace.
So look up to the Heavens © let God's rainbow be a part . . .
Of the bridge of happiness©
from Heaven to
your heart. ©
YOU HAVE TOUCHED ME
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You have touched me
and somehow
I know my life
will never be the same!
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