Elder's Meditation Apr. 13 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

04-13-2005, 03:08 AM

"Once you make a friend, a friend never leaves you, even to death. So a friend is really hard to find."
--Wallace Black Elk, LAKOTA

Once, an Elder told me he made a decision to be my friend. He said this friendship wasn't based on my behavior or how I acted; he said the friendship was based on his decision. He decided to be my friend. This friendship has happened like he said. Even if I don't see him for a long time, or if I get mad at him, he has never changed his decision. This is true friendship.

Great Spirit, I'm glad you are this kind of Friend.

**historyteach** · 04-13-2005, 03:37 AM

Yes, this is so true. A real friend won't walk at the first sign of trouble. Or disagreement. A real friend is there, even when you haven't seen them for a year or longer. We get together like it was yesterday.
I've been fortunate to have a real friend.
Thank you for sharing.
L'Chaim!

Roxann · 04-13-2005, 04:12 AM

Very wise words. ((hugs))

**Ann** · 04-13-2005, 04:41 AM

Good reading, Doug. A true friend sees the good in me, even when I am at my worst.

Hugs
Ann

04-13-2005, 03:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Doug Guest Posts: n/a	Elder's Meditation Apr. 13 "Once you make a friend, a friend never leaves you, even to death. So a friend is really hard to find." --Wallace Black Elk, LAKOTA Once, an Elder told me he made a decision to be my friend. He said this friendship wasn't based on my behavior or how I acted; he said the friendship was based on his decision. He decided to be my friend. This friendship has happened like he said. Even if I don't see him for a long time, or if I get mad at him, he has never changed his decision. This is true friendship. Great Spirit, I'm glad you are this kind of Friend.

04-13-2005, 03:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	Yes, this is so true. A real friend won't walk at the first sign of trouble. Or disagreement. A real friend is there, even when you haven't seen them for a year or longer. We get together like it was yesterday. I've been fortunate to have a real friend. Thank you for sharing. L'Chaim! __________________

04-13-2005, 04:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
Roxann Learning to love me. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: on my way Posts: 628	Very wise words. ((hugs)) __________________ Roxann I'm struggling!!! roxstetzer@yahoo.com

04-13-2005, 04:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 15,164	Good reading, Doug. A true friend sees the good in me, even when I am at my worst. Hugs Ann __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

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