Make time for friends

Anyone who has a friend will tell you how important it is to make time for those we care about.

I have a good friend who lives not so far from me, yet often we don't see each other for weeks on end. Our relationship consists of letter-cards and texts and the occasional phone-call.

This is a definite sign to remind one that time is needed with the person. Give up texting for a little while, and store those handy letter-cards away.

Either get up on a bike or borrow a car or take a train or bus. Whatever it takes, do it. Meet the persons who we care about and put value into our friendship with them.

Life is short, and definitely too short to miss out on one of the most treasured gifts we can have, a genuine friend!