Friends...

A true friend…
is someone who sees you at your worst but never forgets your best.
is someone who thinks you’re a little bit more wonderful than you really are.
is someone you can talk with for hours or be with in complete silence.
is as happy for your success as you are.
trusts you enough to say what he really means when talking to you.
doesn’t try to know more, act smarter, or be your constant teacher.
(quoted from Winning With People by John Maxwell)

This is a quote from Paul's blog (see right hand side for the link)

I have been blessed with so many wonderful friends.

Some of them are older and some younger than me.

Some are very similar in lifestyle and values, others are vastly different.

Some are family members or long time family friends or old college buddies.

I rarely get to see most of you; some I rub shoulders with almost daily.

Each of you has touched my life in many ways and I am forever grateful.

A big thanks to each of you. Words aren't enough to say what you mean to me.