Blessings of Friendship




From Madelyn’s Sunporch

To all Homemakers

Relaxing on my sunporch, I am enjoying my coffee; yum, it is so delicious. Cradling my cup in my hands, not only are my hands warmed but my heart is too as I think about the many wonderful ways I have been blessed by people who love me. Rocking, I know that I have the “Blessing of Friendship.” 

Friendship is the perfect gift and fits all sizes. Friendship has many designer names, like honey, dear, sugar plum, pumpkin, sweet pea, and lovey. Actually, there are many more sweet names that express a person's heart and says so much, especially “I love you” and “ you are worth my time and energy.”

Think about the friends you enjoy. Each one is unique, with their own personality, style, and their seasons of life will vary. Yes, we have friends of all ages and each one gives us something that makes us grow in wisdom, patience, and caring while sharing our hopes and dreams. Having friends that allow each other to grow and be themselves is vitally rich.

So many times it seems we have blinders on when it comes to all the little everyday blessings that come our way, wasting our energy dwelling on the wrong words or looks we don't understand. Struggles and challenges will always be a part of life but it does not have to consume us. So, what are the blessings from a friend? It can be a smile that warms the heart or encouraging words helping you to be the best you can be. It can be partaking in a cup of coffee while enjoying small talk and catching up on all the little sweet happenings. It can be a card in the mail, a recipe, a telephone call, a silly joke, or “thanks for thinking of me.”

God bestowed upon us a marvelous gift when he gave us friends. Think about your friendship memorabilia. For instance, letters, photos, ticket stubs, birth announcements and the little crazy gifts of nothing much, just because! All those memories are gracious reminders that we have people who love us. As we reflect, think about the good times, the giving times, the laughing times and receiving times. Don't leave out those feast times whether it was cream cheese and crackers or the wedding of the year. Take time to be silly and have fun, looking for the humor that suddenly shows up when you least expect it. One of the most important investment of your time is to cultivate your friendships and have some face to face visits. Go walking together, discuss the latest book that you have read, Put on that one size fits all attitude and connect with friends. Be willing to listen, give of your time, lend a helping hand; the list is endless but give all with a smile

So, while counting your blessings, be a blessings and give from your heart. Find a way to brighten your friend's life. A loving thought at random times can be a major event for someone. Seize the moment and thank God for friends. It doesn't cost a lot of money to be a blessings. The law of the harvest is never wrong, you reap what you sow, so be a friend and you will not only be a blessing but you will be the one reaping friends.

-Madelyn R. Shields

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  1. Mrs TinaJanuary 7, 2017 at 11:28 AM

    Well said Madelyn.
    Many blessings to you dear, sweet friend, Tina

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    1. Madelyn ShieldsJanuary 8, 2017 at 2:05 PM

      Thank You Miss Tina. I value your friendship. Madelyn

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