Friendships Through Blogging

"The only way to have a friend is to be one." ~ Emerson ~

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"Hello" only lasts for a minute,

it's a short, brisk, queer little word.

But, say! there's a lot of cheer in it:

It's like the first chirp of a bird

in spring, when the hilltops are greening,

right after the cold and the snow.

I think when it comes to real meaning,

there isn't a word quite like "hello!"
~ Unknown ~

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Hello! My dear friends here in my blogging community.

"Blessed be the Lord,

for He has shown me His

marvelous kindness."

~ Psalm 31:21 ~

My heart has been greatly blessed,
and the Lord has graced me with His kindness

through the friendships I have made
and come to love

through blogging.

You dear ladies amaze me with your sweet lives

and the love you so graciously give.

Emerson, said it well,

"the only way to have a friend is to be one."
And that, you have all been! :)

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I believe that is true even with our blogging friends.
To have a friend, we must be one.

That is the very reason I am writing this post.

For the past few months

I have been extremely busy

taking care of my parents and their many needs

leaving me with very little time to stop by

and say "hello"
or even be a good friend.

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Until life slows down

I am planning on taking a break

from my blog.

I really have no idea how long I will be away.

I know I will not be posting,

but you may see me around the neighborhood

from time to time.

Of course ~ I will be in  my dear

Stephanie's neighborhood,

as she inspires my heart
 and right now, I need it.

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BEAUTY HINT NO.2~Said Mrs. 

Browning, the poet, to Charles Kingsley,

the novelist. "What is the secret of your

life? Tell me, that I may make mine beautiful also."

Thinking a moment, the beloved

old author replied, "I had a friend."

Charles Kingsley knew of friendships, didn't he?

I want to thank you dear ladies for your friendship
and for gracing me with your kind visits
when I have not been so faithful.

You have made my life beautiful.
Sweet blessings to each one of you
and Lord willing, I will see you soon!

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Our Precious Heavenly Father,

thank you for the friends You bring into our lives.

Help us to show ourselves friendly

in ways that bring honor and glory

to You and You alone.

Give us the spirit of loveliness

so we may pass it on to others

for Your name sake.

Amen.

~ Be Lovely ~

Debbie

The computer is the bridge that connects our hearts and lives