Tag: Friendship
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Forever Friends
They’ve known each other for years. They hit it off immediately; both loved soccer and laughing. Both were committed to family and fun. They hung out at each other’s homes, fully accepted and enjoyed by whichever family they were with. Teagan and David have had a friendship that is enviable. They trust each other implicitly,…
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Muskateers Make It Meaningful
Louis XIII founded the Musketeers in 1622, men who formed the royal guard to protect the French king. Made famous by Alexandre Dumas’ novel of 1844, the Three Musketeers were brave, loyal, and committed to one another and their king. The story of D’Artagnan and his three courageous friends is based on real people, all…
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The Friendship Factor
We sat together under the starry sky, the calm and quiet adding to the intimacy of conversation. I gazed around the table at faces I hadn’t seen in a long while, people I love and respect, those who have influenced my life in positive ways. A gift of friendship that I too often overlook or…
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The Comfort Of Companionship
I have a twin sister whose name rhymes with mine. Gayle and Dayle. We had a teacher once that, as he checked attendance, would say, “Gayle and Dayle, sounds like a dance team.” I despised that comment. I did, however, thoroughly enjoy having a twin. We were always thought of as a single entity, so…
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It’s A Doggone Loss
Companionship is one of our highest values as people; knowing we’re not alone, that there’s a warm and listening presence that is with us, for us, no matter what. So often that companion is a faithful dog. My daughter and son-in-law just lost their beloved Foster, an amazing Australian Shepherd who loved well and faithfully.…