Friendship Saviour...............................A story

Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed a boy ahead of him had tripped and dropped all of his books he was carrying,along with two sweaters,a baseball bat,a glove and a small tape recorder.Mark knelt down and helped the boy pick up the scattered articles.

Since they were going the same way,he helped to carry part of the burden. As they walked,Mark discoverd the boy's name was Bill,that he loved video games,baseball and history,and that he was having lots of trouble with his other subjects and that he had just broken up with his girlfriend.

They arrived Bill's home first and Mark was invited in for a Coke and to watch some television.The afternoon passed pleasantly with few laughs and some shared small talk,then Mark went home.

They continued to see each other around school,had lunch together once or twice,then both graduated from junior high school.They ended up in the same high school where they had brief contacts over the years.

Finally,the long awaited senior year came and three weeks before graduation,Bill asked Mark if they could talk.Bill reminded him of the day,years ago when they had first met."Did you ever wonder why I was carrying so many things home that day?" asked Bill. " You see, I cleaned out my locker because i didn't want to leave a mess for anyone else.I had stored away some of my mother's sleeping pills and I was going to commit suicide.But after we spent some time together talking and laughing,I realized that if I had killed myself,I would have missed that time and many others that might follow.So you see Mark,When you picked up those books that day,you did a lot more for me,you saved my life."

Every little hello,every smile,every helping hand saves a hurting heart.
There's a miracle of "friendship" that dwells in the heart.You don't know how it happens or when it started but,you know the special lift it always brings and you realize that friendship is God's most precious gift!

Friends are very rare jewels,indeed.They make you smile and encourage you to succeed.They lend an ear,they share a word of praise,and they always want to open their hearts to us.

A simple v Real Friendship

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


A simple friend opens up a conversation with a full news bulletin on his life.
A real friend says, ''whats 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 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 solve your problems.
A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.
A real friend could easily blackmail you with it.
A simple friend,when visiting,acts like a guest.
A real friend opens the 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 real 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!

Friendship Challenge

Have you ever had a friend who crossed the line and there was no going back? Yes No Current Results

Always be an ally...................

This rule is more than golden.Its platinum.Never talk behind a friend's back.We've all been there: you're hanging with girls who start ragging on a friend.And hey,you don't like sarah's new hairstyle,either.So its no biggie to had your two cents,right?Wrong.You thought it would help you fit in,but really you've sold out your friend and proved you're a gossip.
Instead of talking crap about your friends,try gossiping ............... with compliments.When they say,she thinks ''she's so gorgeous'', you can say,''she really is gorgeous''.The result:the other girls get that you like Sarah and shut-up.Plus,They'll probably realize you won't bad-mouth them, either,which can't help but make them respect You.But best of all?You were true to a friend.And isn't that the point?If you are not a good friend,there are no rules that will help!
See?by having the guts to stick up for your friendships,your friends will want to always get your back in return.And,hello!what's better than that?

Thats what friends are for....................

Part of being a girl is learning how to get a crew around us that's true,builds us up and cheer us on instead of backstabbing or tearing us down.
So here's the deal.We all need friends beyond belief.Friends keep you centered,share your dreams,encourage you to reach your goals,give you an outlet for your problems,and help you make the good times even better.
Friends can be there when your family situation is not the best.Friends can investigate your questions with you,help you grow,and give you good advice.Your best friends make you better in some ways.Friends who can see into one another's soul and care about growth,support,and the future of each other are the kind we all really need.
But there is no guarantee when it comes to friends.Not every-body is like, ''How cool are you?!Lets be friends forever!''The fact is,you won't bond with everyone,and you'll need some of each.So don't sweat it if you don't become bestfriends with everyone that comes into your life.