FRIENDS

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A time of Childhood dreams and fairytales of way back when. ©

C ome now © just in memory © so real to us back then.
H ow two souls © inseparable © had bonded © just as one.
I n a land of “make believe” our friendship had begun.
L ove between two caring friends © is never lost through years.
D reams we followed © as we grew © through laughter and through tears.
H ave led us in directions where we both drifted apart.
O nly now to bring us back together © heart to heart.
O nce again © our paths have crossed © no truer friend to find. ©
D own through life © we'll cherish joys © for they're the ties that bind.

F rom a land fairytales © to life's reality
R emember © whether “sisters” should agree or disagree…
I mpressions made when life was simple and our spirits light…
E ngraved within our hearts and minds though they are out of sight.
N ever are forgotten © from beginning unto end
D evotion true can only grow when shared from
Friend to friend.

A DEAR FRIEND

Written by : Jill Fantin ã
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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 Fantin ã
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A s I look back on childhood days © so often I recall, The…

L oving memories we've made I treasure most of all,
I n sharing laughter and our tears, we both knew we were there,
F riend to friend and heart to heart, to give, to love, to care…
E very precious joy in life each celebration too..
T hroughout the years was part of me and also part of you,
I t's so fun to remember back when we exchanged our toys,
M ake believe turned into dreams and dreams now into joys.
E ngraved within our hearts are special moments of the past,

F uture years hold expectations © blended well to last,
R ekindling old memories © together as we grow…
I n wisdom and in knowledge…there's one thing you'll always know,
E very mountain we must climb somehow seems smaller now,
N ear at hand © for one another © we'll get through somehow,
D epending 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 Fantin ã
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A mazing how we met in times when we both had a need

N ow our friendship's blossoming from just a simple seed.
E xactly in a time we both searched for something new
W e found love and companionship © devotion pure and true.

F or just exchanging one small smile © a simple word was spoken
R eaching out to one another © as the ice was broken.
I sn't it just kind of strange © how fate can find a way?
E dging in to open doors © to meet each other's needs.
N o matter what the future holds © we'll see each other through ©
D epending on each other © in a friendship fresh and true.

BEST FRIENDS . . . SISTERS AT HEART
Written by : Jill Fantin ã
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B eyond the words of friendship © our relationship has grown ©
E mbraced with fond affection © I can never feel alone.
S incerely, it's so hard to find the perfect words to say
T hese precious feelings in my heart © I feel for you each day.

F or you have been my strength and my encouragement and hope
R ight beside me at the times I thought I couldn't cope.
I n times of victory you stood beside and let me shine . . .
E xpressing how you shared my pride © oh dearest friend of mine.
N ever asking anything for good is all you see . . .
D id I ever thank you for just having faith in me?
S o many seasons past that we have shared in joys and fears . . .

S ince we have laughed about mistakes and dried each others tears.
I n so many ways © we've grown together through our caring
S till we find new things © for which we're grateful to be sharing.
T his had to be a friendship made in heaven up above
E ngraved in gold to last forever © sealed in His love.
R emember . . . there is nothing that I wouldn't do for you ©
S pecial memories are treasured in this bond so true.

A s seasons of our lifetime pass © the time cannot erase
T hose precious gifts the Father gave us through His tender grace.

H eart to heart © there are no gifts that even could compare ©
E ver in my heart © I'll find the image of you there.
A nd you must know you're in my prayers and in my every thought ©
R emembering your kindness and the happiness you've brought.
T wo “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 Fantin ã
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E ach time I'm lost for answers and it seems there's no way out . . .
A nd happiness is clouded with uneasiness and doubt . . .
R ainbows seem so out of reach and trouble is at hand . . .
T hen God sends and Angel near . . . someone to understand
H e sends a little Heaven to remind me of His love ©

A helping hand to guide my path © directed from above.
N othing can't quite bless me more © or ever mean so much © or
G ive me hope to carry on © as one sweet loving touch. ©
E very night I thank the Lord © in prayer sincere and true . . .
L ove is all around me now © for my Angel on earth
is you!

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 ANGELS
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FRIENDS
Are
ANGELS
who lift us to our feet
when our own wings
have trouble
remembering
how to fly.

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!

FRIENDS LIKE YOU ARE ANGELS

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Friends like you
are Angels
it's true.

FOR EVERY SMILE YOU SHARE

Written by : Jill Fantin ã
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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.

GOD'S LOVE IS A FRIEND
Written by : Jill Fantin ã
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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.

GREATER LOVE HAS NO ONE
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“Greater love has no one
than this,
that he lay down his life
for his
friends.”
( JOHN 15 : 13 )

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 Fantin ã
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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.

LET'S BECOME OLD LADIES TOGETHER!

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Let's become old ladies together . . .
we'll stay up late looking at old pictures,
telling “ Remember when” stories
and laughing 'til our sides ache.
Let's become eccentric together . . .
the kind of old ladies who take long walks,
wear silly hats,
and get away with acting outrageous in public.
And if anyone should ask how long we've been friends,
we'll say “Oh, Forever . . . since before we were even born!”
Let's become old ladies together . . .
because a friendship that is as special as ours
can only grow
through the
years!

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 good 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 Fantin ã
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M y secret pal © I feel so close to you within my heart ©
Y et I've remained anonymous right from the very start

S ecrecy has made this friendship simply more exciting. ©
E very gesture makes the question even more inviting.
C an you identify your pal so loyal and so true?
R elax, and know that from a distance I'll admire you. ©
E ach day you're in my thoughts as my best wishes go your way.
T omorrow or ten years from now will be just like today.

P leasures come from caring, but for a time you'll see…
A nonymous I will remain © A quiet mystery
L et 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!

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 Fantin ã
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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 Fantin ã
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T here are so many blessings that have come from knowing you. ©
O ver years I've held them very dear. ©

S o sincerely filled with love © for friendship tried and true. ©
O ften grow more treasured with each year. ©
M y life's been richer just because you gave it your kind touch. ©
E specially all those times you thought of me.
O n occasions when your presence meant so very much. ©
N ow I cherish every memory.
E xpressing just the way I feel is difficult to do…These

S pecial wishes come to you in love…
P lease know that in my heart © I'll always hope the best for you.
E ach time I pray for blessings from above.
C lose in thought you'll always stay and close in heart and prayer. ©
I' ll always be as near as just one call. ©
A nd you can always count on me © because I'll always care…For
L ove 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 Fantin ã
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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 Fantin ã
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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.

TRULY GREAT FRIENDS
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TRULY
GREAT FRIENDS
Are hard to find . . .
Difficult to leave . . .
And
IMPOSSIBLE
TO
FORGET!

WE CAME FOR THE COFFEE

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We came for the coffee
Instead . . . we drank from the living water.

We came for the food
Instead . . . we ate from the bread of life.

We came for the friendship
Instead we became friends with
JESUS CHRIST

You invited, welcomed, and befriended
Each and every one of us.

You taught us how to be a loving wife ©
Compassionate Mother © honoring daughter ©
Forgiving friend © tireless servant ©

You live your life loving and worshiping the LORD in all you do and you allow all of us to watch.
Through you, our LORD has been able to
produce much fruit.

WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT!
Matthew 25:21

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 Fantin ã
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W hen Angels walk among us © though our minds cannot conceive
H ow all the answers could be ours if only we believe.
E ach special favor given from the Father up above . . .
N eed not be taken lightly if we honor it above.

A whisper o encouragement © from just one heavenly host
N ever fails to comfort in a tome we need it most.
G raciously they guide us even though we may not know
E mbracing us in mercy while we must be here below.
L isten to a still, small voice © or gentle guiding touch ©
S oft and gentle wooing in a time it means so much.

W hen light fall © and it seems like you've been forgotten or alone
A n unexpected someone sends a smile across the phone.
Listen for an unsuspecting knock at your front door
K indness comes to offer hope and joy to us once more.

A stranger seems to be at hand right in your time of need
M inutes later © disappears © in utter disbelief.
O r feel a warmth and presence when there's not a soul around . . .
N o one near to give advice © yet answers still are found.
G race is given to us for some things we can't release

U ntil it's suddenly replaced with Heavens' perfect peace.
S o 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!

THE BEST ANTIQUE

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The best antique
Is an
Older

FRIEND!

Welcome Friends . . . Settle In
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WELCOME
FRIENDS!
Settle in.
Shed a tear.
Share a grin.
With each new morning
Come what may ©

GOD

Is just a prayer away!

WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE GIRLFRIENDS

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What happens with the
G I R L F R I E N D S
Stays with the
G I R L F R I E N D S!