A true friend is someone who

... writes you poetry, forgets to send it (lol) but when received, you know it was definitely from the heart. You know this because this person gets you and has the right words for where ever in life you happen to find yourself. Hold a true friend with both hands (Nigerian Proverb, told to me by TWC).

From Joey:

Embrace yourself... Embrace the high and the lows, Hold on to the good and the bad, Embrace the idea of not knowing what the future holds Safe in the grasp of He who holds the future Embrace adventure, for with it comes memories Embrace hurt and disappointment, for out of it comes character, maturity and a sound mind, Embrace love, for without it life is dead, and the human body a living casket Embrace hope, the hope to keep moving on Embrace you, for God has a plan He holds you nestled in the palm of his hand

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