SPIRITUAL SUNDAYS

Gentle Hands
A friend is one to whom one may pour out all the contents of one's heart, chaff and grain together, knowing that the gentlest of hands will take and sift it, keep what is worth keeping, and with a breath of kindness, blow the rest away. -Unknown Author

A Precious Friend

-I think that god will never send
A gift so precious as a friend;
A friend who always understands
And fills each need as it demands;
Whose loyalty will stand the test,
When skies are bright or overcast;
Who sees the faults that merit blame,
But keeps on loving just the same;
Who does far more than creeds could do
To make us good, to make us true,
Earth's gifts a sweet enjoyment lend
But only God can give a friend.
-Rosalie Carter

About five years ago two friends and I decided, that since we were alone with families grown, we did not often have the chance to use our "good" china and other tableware. We would cook for one another at least once a month and "pull out all the stops," so to speak, and have a dinner party. It started with the three of us and now we are up to nine or ten depending on who is in town. Today we were all gathered at Anna's house to enjoy friendship, fellowship and good food.