There's a miracle called Friendship That dwells in the heart You don't know how it happens Or when it gets its start But you know the special lift It always brings And you realize that Friendship Is God's most precious gift       MIRACLES OF THE HEART FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP   TEDDY   After a car accident put me into the hospital, I felt very angry about a lot of the way my life was turning out. The doctors repaired the major damage done to my body. And after all, the car was just that, a car. But I was laying there feeling pretty sorry for myself. I didn't care to see anyone or talk to anyone. I had been there about a week, the nurses had been good about leaving my door closed. But one bright morning I was awakened by sounds of people out in the hallway. Since I was still feeling sorry for myself, I didn't wake up in a pleasant mood. As I pushed the button to call the nurse, I saw a little boy in the hallway. A cast completely covered his arm, from fingers to shoulder. His face was covered with a smile. In his other hand he was holding a teddy bear. I heard his mother telling him to sit and wait until she was done. He looked over to me and I had the permanent scowl on my face, but he smiled at me. Then without warning he came running into my room. As I was silently cursing the nurses for leaving my door open, the smile upon his face widened. He came right up next to my bed and stood there smiling at me. Then with his good arm he held out his big brown teddy bear. It was missing an eye but I had to admit it was cute. I laid there and stared at him for the longest time. Not knowing what he was wanting from me. He said, "This is Teddy. He's still sick. He needs to stay here. Could you keep him here till he gets better?" I reached out and took Teddy from his hand. I promised I would take care of Teddy until the time he got better. I also promised to keep him from harm afterwards. Just then the little boy's mother called to him. He looked back at me and said, "Bye mister, bye Teddy" and ran out of the room. His mother smiled down at him and the nurse wheeled him away. I sat there hugging Teddy for the longest time. The nurse responded to my call just in time to catch the tears rolling down my cheeks and the biggest smile on my face. I will never forget what that little boy gave to me that day. It was so much more than a well loved, one eyed teddy bear. I have kept my promises to that little boy too. I have kept Teddy close to me ever since that day in the hospital room, and I have kept that little boy close to my heart. Just recently I sent Teddy to the most special person in my life. She has the most incredible love. I will join her soon and we will keep Teddy for the rest of our lives. Teddy will always be very well loved.                                 A FRIEND A friend is like a flower A rose to be exact, Or maybe like a brand new gate that never comes unlatched A friend is like an owl, both beautiful and wise Or perhaps a friend is like a ghost, whose spirit never dies. A friend is like whose blades of grass you can never mow, standing straight, tall, and proud in a perfect little row A friend is like a heart that goes strong until the end. Where would we be in this world If we didn't have a friend?       I'm a "Hug" "Me Too" "Don't Forget Me!" "I'm Hug's Brother" "I'm Hug's Sister" "I Need A Home Too." The Whole "Hug" Family Give Someone A Hug It's wondrous what a hug can do, A hug can cheer you when you're blue. A hug can say, I love you so Or, I hate to see you go. A hug is "Welcome back again!" And "Great to see you!" or "Where've you been?" A hug can soothe a child's pain, And bring a rainbow after rain. The hug!  There's just no doubt about it, We scarcely could survive without it. A hug delights and warms and charms. It must be why God gave us arms. Hugs are great for fathers and mothers, Sweet for sisters, even for brothers, And chances are, some favorite aunts Love them more than potted plants. Kittens crave them, Puppies love them, Heads of state are not above them. A hug can break the language barrier, And make the dullest day seem merrier, No need to fret about the store of 'em. The more you give, The more there are of 'em. So stretch those arms without delay And give someone a hug today. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Giving Blood Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at Stanford Hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare and serious blood disease.  Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness.  The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister.  I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, "Yes, I'll do it if it will save Liz." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheeks.  Then his face grew pale and his smile faded.  He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away?" Being young, the boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood.       Daddy "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?"  With a timid voice and idolizing eyes, the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work.  Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said; "Look, not even your mother knows that.  Don't bother me now, I'm tired." But, Daddy, just tell me please!   How much do you make an hour?"  the boy insisted.  The father, finally giving up, replied; " Twenty dollars an hour." "Okay, Daddy.  could you loan me ten dollars?" the boy asked.  Showing his restlessness and positively disturbed, the father yelled;  "So that was the reason you asked how much I earn, right?  Go to sleep and don't bother me any more!" It was already dark and the father was thinking about what the boy had said and was feeling guilty.  Maybe, he thought, his son really needed something.  Finally, trying to ease his mind, the father went to his son's room. "Are you asleep?" asked the father. "No, Daddy.  Why?"   replied the boy, partially asleep. "Here's the money you asked for earlier," the father said. "Thanks, Daddy!" rejoiced the son, while putting his hand under his pillow and removing some money.   "Now I have enough!  Now I have twenty dollars!" the boy said to his father, who was gazing at his son, confused at what his son had just said. Then the little angel said, "Here's my $20.00.  Daddy, could you please sell me one hour of your time?"    Teddy Bears Picnic   National Center for Missing and Exploited Children   "waves hello!  send me email, please." Take Me To Misty Visions The Circle Of Friendship Continues   This page last updated on 01/21/09 copyrightŠ 1999-2009 by Misty Visions Realized.  All rights reserved