Friend....

I've been thinking a lot today about the word "Friend" and what it truly means.

What is a friend?

A friend is that first real breath you get after you've had the breath knocked out of you.

A friend is the smell of a coming refreshing rain after a season of drought.

A friend is the feeling in your body after a long night's sleep, you wake, stretch, and you feel the energy in each and every muscle in your body. It permeates your being. That's a friend.

A friend is that first tear the slowly rolls down your face when things get tough. It's cold as it rolls down, but fears, stress, heartache is released in it.

A friend is the warm fresh feeling you get when you hear a baby giggle.

A friend is the feeling in your chest when a cat lays on you and begins to purr.

A friend is a ray of sunshine peaking through the clouds after a warm summer rain.

When everyone else has gone, a best friend stays. When times get tough, a friend doesn't give up..ever!

When I try to push my best friend away, she stays just close enough to reach out her hand so that I can take it when I'm ready.

My best friend makes me feel all of those things. The warm feelings that runs from head to toe....peace and rest. Loved.

Words cannot truly convey my thoughts and feelings, but I thank God everyday that I have my best friend.