Dedicated To All Of My Amazing Friends!!!!!!

How friendship is defined by many:
-The tendency to desire what is best for the other.
 -Sympathy and empathy towards one another.
 -Honesty, perhaps in situations where it may be difficult for others to speak the truth, especially in terms of  pointing out the perceived faults of one's counterpart.
 (ie; clothing is too tight...)
-Mutual understanding and compassion.
-Trust in one another ,able to express feelings without the fear of being judged.
-Comfortable to go to each other for emotional support.
-Friendship is a relationship based on equal give and take between the two parties.

                                                   
                                                            
Friendship and health
The conventional wisdom is that good friendships enhance an individuals sense of happiness and overall well-being. But a number of solid studies support the notion that strong social supports improve a woman’s prospects for good health and longevity. It has been shown that loneliness and lack of social supports are linked to an increased risk of heart disease, viral infections, and cancer as well as higher mortality rates. Two female researchers have even termed friendship networks a “behavioral vaccine” that protects both physical and mental health.

All of this to say that I don't know where I would be today,without my wonderful friends. I have been so lucky throughout my life to always be surrounded by great ladies. I have always had someone there that I could talk to, cry with, laugh with, celebrate with etc.....very fortunate indeed!!!

My friends old and new each bring something different with them, a special gift of their own experiences. This in turn helps me to enrich my own life and I learn and grow from that. In life we will go through heartbreaks, happy moments, weddings, losses of dear ones, etc...and we will manage to remain close during all of these life experiences and everyday challenges. We will Always have an encouraging word for one another and a shoulder to lean on.

A true friend is always there in your time of need. No matter the distance they are always close to your heart and but a phone call away. I know that we have a very special bond and that nothing will ever be able to break or change that feeling. We may not see each other every day or very often but we are always connected in our heart and mind.

Never forget to let your friends know that they are very special in your life!! A "Just because...." note in the mail, a special personal email message, an unexpected phone call, a special evening out..etc....

Thank you all so much for being part of my life and making it so worth living. I really feel surrounded by special hearts that beat as one. Never change, you are all like roses, one of a kind and never forget that!!!

Stay healthy.....

Love,

Sylvie
xxxoooo