WHAT FRIENDS GIVE FRIENDS

telephone time
hot cocoa
complete attention
another point of view
their secret recipes
no comment
room to be irrational
laughter in the right places
unrestricted sympathy
a reasonable argument
prayers in private
praise in public
a lap for the baby
pre-garage sale picking privileges
a hand to hold
an evening of watching your vacation videos
ideas
advice if it’s wanted
not if it isn’t
interest in daily drivel
memories
permission
pause
opportunities to practice tolerance
a basis for comparison
reliable movie reviews
other friends
a second cup of coffee
their favorite authors
surprises
time and space