I know gals, Tis the season to go shopping, fa, la, la, la, la...and I must confess, I enjoy finding the perfect gift and it's tons of fun to receive a thoughtful gift, but, the gift of friendship is priceless! Above is a shot of a good friend and I who spent 4 hours, yes you read correctly...4 hours at the tea house. Time with my friend was more precious than any gift she could have given me that day. Listen to the words of Helen Steiner Rice...
Friendship is a priceless gift that cannot be bought or sold, but it's value is far greater than a mountain made of gold--
For gold is cold and lifeless, it can neither see nor hear, and in the time of trouble, it is powerless to cheer-- It has no ears to listen, no heart to understand, It cannot bring you comfort or reach out a helping hand--
So when you ask God for a gift, be thankful if HE sends, not diamonds, pearls or riches, but the love of real true friends.
34 comments:
I agree that The Gift of Friendship is the best gift of all.
I spent last Saturday shopping with a good friend. We did more chatting over coffee and later lunch than we did actual shopping.
Best Wishes
Lindsay
Such a great post!! You are so right, and I think the older I get the more I realize the importance of my true girlfriends :)
So true...my friends are so precious!
-sandy toes
How sweet! Great picture of you! :)
Hi, found your comment on my country blog and so glad you came by. Stop by to see my embroidery blog and cooking blog as well. I just loved your pretty pictures and words. You are so right, nothing is more valuable than friendship. Have a wonderful week, blessings, Kathleen
Totally agree with you about friendships and how important they are to have...You have a new follower, I love your blog!
A beautiful post on friendship and couldn't agree w/ you more!
:-)
Love to sit and catch up with friends..and I've done the 4 hour thing! Had to compensate the waitress by leaving a double big tip!! lol
thanks for stopping by..appreciate your comments!
Couldn't agree more! :-) Susan
Thanks for stopping by for a visit! All true about friendship - good post. I also enjoyed the photos of fall and snow at your place.
What part of the south are you from?
I really like your "neighbors" (Lefty and family) - Vickie
A true friend is so very rare.
I agree! My friend and I can spend 3 hours over a long-lasting lunch and never realizes it! :)
I so feel this way...especially right now. My friends have been such a blessing in my life. ♥
You're so right...the gift of friendship is a precious one.
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you'll come again...you're always welcome. I've enjoyed my visit here too.
Hugs!
Kat
Oh Its tea time! I hope Im not to late! I always love chatting with my friends over tea!
Thanks for stoping by my blog!
I read every blog post from you! I love your blog!
Welcome to the blogging world!
Stay warm girl!
It's real cold here in Canada too!
True friends are a priceless treasure!
I absolutely love that quote. I think your place looks dreamy, can I come and stay with you? Arizona winters are so nice but not as pretty!
Your post is so in tune with the true meaning of the season!
Here is a lovely Christmas prose...
"The Unexpected Gift"
I hope it helps you treasure your family this season...
(it is my latest work)
http://www.jlomowriter.blogspot.com/
Thank you and many blessings...I really am happy to have found your blog :)
Hello friend,
Thank you so much for visiting my blog today! My Grandma Ruby loved Helen Steiner Rice, she always gave us beautiful birthday cards by Helen.
Smiles,
Carol
I love this post! Came over earlier to thank you for stopping by my blog today, but my daughter kept talking to me & I couldn't concentrate. I bet you guys have a lot of snow right now! It's in the 40's here and getting colder by the minute!
Amen! The older I get the more I realize how important good friends are! Thanks for stopping by!
I love the words from Helen Steiner Rice. Nothing can replace good friends. Friendship is the best gift of all. Beautiful post, beautiful women.
Engrafted by His Grace-
Shonda
HI there - thanks for stopping by. I have enjoyed visiting your blog! I got the MOPS blinkie off of the MOPS website. If you can't find it, let me know...I'll try to help ya!
you are so right!
That is so true! What a beautiful post! And, I LOVE tea houses, so I could spend all day there, especially with a good friend!
Glad you found me!
Good friends are so precious.
OHHH I love that saying...so true! I am glad you had a good long tea time with your friend. I have not seen the mail yet today...dh got it and is at school. Hopefully it is in todays mail! Cherry
great post and your right--nothing is better than a gift of time and friendship! this is going to be a great year for more of this type of gift!
Amen!!! A truly beautiful post.♥mary♥
That is such a sweet poem. I've never know a friendship such as that. How blessed you are to experience it!
Your home is just beautiful, soooo charming!
Thank you for visiting mine! You're so sweet! How did you get that deer to be still while you took the pictures???? Too pretty!
Blessings,
Julie
Friends are a treasure~ loved the poem.
Good morning friend! It is so nice to 'meet' you...love your beautiful blog & your family & home! I am so a porch person...I have always loved being outside and sitting on a porch swing! lol Great post girl..there is nothing like family & friends! Thanks so much for coming by sweetie...it allowed me to find you & your wonderful blog...I am adding you to my list so I can find my way back here! lol Have a great week! ♥
Thanks so much for stoping by my blog. I love meeting new friends! What a great post to have come in on too. My grandmother has always been a fan of Helen Steiner Rice. As I was going down your blog I saw the deer eating and just had to call my son in to see your pics he's a big dear hunter. He looks to only have one antler on the left side. He couldn't believe he was standing there eating bird seed. Well again thanks for stopping by and please come back when you get a chance. Have a great day! Blessings, Karen
There is nothing like a friend.And I love to have long lunches with them too LOL.
Thanks for stopping by today.
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