Anyone can stand by you when you are right, but a Friend will stand by you even when
    you are wrong...

    A simple friend identifies himself when he calls. A real friend doesn't have to...

    A simple friend opens a conversation with a full news bulletin on his life. A real friend
    says, "What's new with you?"...

    A simple friend thinks the problems you whine about are recent. A real friend says,
    "You've been whining about the same thing for 14
    years. Get off your duff and do something about it."...

    A simple friend has never seen you cry. A real friend has shoulders soggy from your
    tears...

    A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names. A real friend has their phone
    numbers in his address book...

    A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party. A real friend comes early to
    help you cook and stays late to help you
    clean...

    A simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed. A real friend asks
    you why you took so long to call...

    A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems. A real friend seeks to
    help you with your problems...

    A simple friend wonders about your romantic history. A real friend could blackmail you
    with it...

    A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest. A real friend opens your refrigerator
    and helps himself...

    A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument. A real friend
    knows that it's not a friendship until after
    you've had a fight...


    A simple friend expects you to always be there for them. A real friend expects to
    always be there for you!

    Families are woven together with memories
    and bound by a Mother's love.
    Having a place to go is Home. Having someone to love is Family.
    Having special people in your life is Friends. Having all three is a Blessing.

    Friends may part, hearts may sigh, but true friends never say goodbye.