NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY!

National Friendship Day* (popular in the U.S.) is celebrated annually on the first Sunday of August, falling this year on August 2, 2026. 

What a great day to honor friends who are valued and loved.

Think supporters of love and joy in one's life.

Providers of gifts that keep on giving.

Think prayers and prayer reminders! 

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. (Psalm 133:1)

True Friendship = Fellowship of Friends in the LORD!

*A big thanks to Betsy M. from my FEC PRAYER for REVIVAL GROUP who sent me my quilt heart which I will be wearing again today. As the card says....

Friends are like old quilts--

Pieced together with time and love and

made stronger and more enduring with 

every stitch and piece.

Each one is a unique 

patchwork of memories,

backed with trust,

filled with shared experiences

and quilted with Joys and sorrows.

All are comforting, versatile and made more

Precious and beautiful with time.

(Romans 12:19-20)

FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY!

My friends are little lamps to me; their radiance warms and cheers my ways.(Rainbows The Book of Hope, 1946 p.47)

Page edges may be a bit yellowed (paper oxidation) as friendships have multiplied & some have died but the sentiments have been there since the 4th grade at Morningside Elementary's Book Fair when I chose this book of poetry with spiritual leanings. (Thank you, Alice Munday)

Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.”  Proverbs 27:9