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"Simple" vs "Real" Friends
A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.

A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.
A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.

A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean.

A simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed.
A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.

A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.
A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.

A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.
A real friend could blackmail you with it.

A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps him/herself.

A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
A real friend knows that it's not a friendship until after you've had a fight.

A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A real friend expects to always be there for you!
Author Unknown

U alway in my dearest memory.

Người bạn "bình thường" và "chân chính"
Người bạn bình thường chẳng bao giờ thấy bạn khóc.
Người bạn chân chính có đôi vai ướt đẫm nước mắt bạn.

Người bạn bình thường không biết tên bố mẹ bạn.
Người bạn chân chính có số điện thoại của họ trong sổ tay.

Người bạn bình thường mang 1 chai rượu đến bữa tiệc của bạn.
Người bạn chân chính đến sớm để giúp bạn nấu nướng và ở lại giúp bạn dọn dẹp.

Người bạn bình thường ghét khi phải nghe điện của bạn sau khi đã lên giường.
Người bạn chân chính sẽ hỏi vì sao bạn gọi trễ thế.

Người bạn bình thường tìm bạn để nói về vấn đề của bạn.
Người bạn chân chính tìm cách giúp bạn giải quyết vấn đề ấy.

Người bạn bình thường ngạc nhiên về câu chuyện lãng mạn của bạn.
Người bạn chân chính có thể gửi cho bạn hàng tá thư về chuyện đó.

Người bạn bình thường, khi đến thăm, hành động như 1 người khách.
Người bạn chân chính mở tủ lạnh và tự phục vụ cho mình.

Người bạn bình thường nghĩ rằng tình bạn đã kết thúc khi có 1 cuộc cãi vã với bạn.
Người bạn chân chính hiểu rằng đó không phải là tình bạn cho đến khi có 1 cuộc cãi vã với bạn.

Người bạn bình thường mong bạn luôn ở đó với họ.
Người bạn chân chính mong họ luôn ở bên bạn.

Được Amber sửa chữa / chuyển vào 10/12/2002 ngày 17:47

ABCs Of Friendship
A ccepts you as you are
B elives in you
C alls you just to say "Hi"
D oesn't give up on you
E ncourages you to keep keep trying
F orgives your mistakes
G ives uncon***ionally
H elps you whenever you need it
I nvites you over
J ust likes to be with you
K eeps you close at heart
L oves you for who you are
M akes a difference in your life
N ever judges
O ffers support
P icks you up
Q uiets your fears
R aises your spirits
S ays nice things about you
T ells the truth when you need to hear it
U nderstands you
V alues your friendship
W alks beside you
X -plains things you don't understand
Y ells when you won't listen and
Z aps you back to reality
U alway in my dearest memory.
Được Amber sửa chữa / chuyển vào 19:34 ngày 06/12/2002

Somebody Right Now
Somebody is very proud of you.
Somebody is thinking of you.
Somebody is caring about you.
Somebody misses you.
Somebody wants to talk to you.
Somebody wants to be with you.
Somebody hopes you aren't in trouble.
Somebody is thankful for the support you have provided.
Somebody wants to hold your hand.
Somebody hopes everything turns out all right.
Somebody wants you to be happy.
Somebody wants you to find him/her.
Somebody is celebrating your successes.
Somebody wants to give you a gift.
Somebody thinks that you ARE a gift.
Somebody hopes you're not too cold, or too hot
Somebody wants to hug you.
Somebody loves you.
Somebody admires your strength.
Somebody is thinking of you and smiling.
Somebody wants to be your shoulder to cry on.
Somebody wants to go out with you and have a lot of fun.
Somebody thinks the world of you.
Somebody wants to protect you.
Somebody would do anything for you.
Somebody wants to be forgiven.
Somebody is grateful for your forgiveness.
Somebody wants to laugh with you.
Somebody remembers you and wishes that you were there.
Somebody is praising God for you.
Somebody needs to know that your love is uncon***ional.
Somebody values your advice.
Somebody wants to tell you how much they care.
Somebody wants to share their dreams with you.
Somebody wants to hold you in their arms.
Somebody wants YOU to hold them in your arms.
Somebody treasures your spirit.
Somebody wishes they could STOP time because of you.
Somebody praises God for your friendship and love.
Somebody can't wait to see you.
Somebody loves you for who you are.
Somebody loves the way you make them feel.
Somebody wants to be with you.
Somebody wants you to know they are there for you.
Somebody's glad that you're his/her friend.
Somebody wants to be your friend.
Somebody stayed up all night thinking about you.
Somebody is alive because of you.
Somebody is wishing that you noticed him/her.
Somebody wants to get to know you better.
Somebody wants to be near you.
Somebody misses your advice/guidance.
Somebody has faith in you.
Somebody trusts you.
Somebody needs you to send them this letter
Somebody needs your support.
Somebody needs you to have faith in them.
Somebody will cry when they read this.
Somebody needs you to let them be your friend.
Somebody hears a song that reminds them of you.
CONTRIBUTED BY: Mary S on AOL.Com
U alway in my dearest memory.
Được Amber sửa chữa / chuyển vào 19:36 ngày 06/12/2002

Red Roses Forever
Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose.
And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows.
The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door.
The card said, "Be my Valentine," like all the years before.
Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say,
"I love you even more this year, than last year on this day."
"My love for you will always grow, with every passing year."
She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear.
She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day.
Her loving husband did not know, that he would pass away.
He always liked to do things early, way before the time.
Then, if he got too busy, everything would work out fine.
She trimmed the stems, and placed them in a very special vase.
Then, sat the vase beside the portrait of his smiling face.
She would sit for hours, in her husband's favorite chair.
While staring at his picture, and the roses sitting there.
A year went by, and it was hard to live without her mate.
With loneliness and solitude, that had become her fate.
Then, the very hour, as on Valentines before,
The doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door.
She brought the roses in, and then just looked at them in shock.
Then, went to get the telephone, to call the florist shop.
The owner answered, and she asked him, if he would explain,
Why would someone do this to her, causing her such pain?
"I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago,"
The owner said, "I knew you'd call, and you would want to know."
"The flowers you received today, were paid for in advance."
"Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance."
"There is a standing order, that I have on file down here,
And he has paid, well in advance, you'll get them every year.
There also is another thing, that I think you should know,
He wrote a special little card...he did this years ago."
"Then, should ever, I find out that he's no longer here,
That's the card...that should be sent, to you the following year."
She thanked him and hung up the phone, her tears now flowing hard.
Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to get the card.
Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note.
Then, as she stared in total silence, this is what he wrote...
"Hello my love, I know it's been a year since I've been gone,
I hope it hasn't been too hard for you to overcome."
"I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very real.
For if it was the other way, I know how I would feel.
The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life.
I loved you more than words can say, you were the perfect wife."
"You were my friend and lover, you fulfilled my every need.
I know it's only been a year, but please try not to grieve.
I want you to be happy, even when you shed your tears.
That is why the roses will be sent to you for years."
"When you get these roses, think of all the happiness,
That we had together, and how both of us were blessed.
I have always loved you and I know I always will.
But, my love, you must go on, you have some living still."
"Please...try to find happiness, while living out your days.
I know it is not easy, but I hope you find some ways.
The roses will come every year, and they will only stop,
When your door's not answered, when the florist stops to knock."
"He will come five times that day, in case you have gone out.
But after his last visit, he will know without a doubt,
To take the roses to the place, where I've instructed him,
And place the roses where we are, together once again."
Author Unknown
U alway in my dearest memory.

hít hít, cái chú Amber này từ hồi đi nước ngoài đến giờ quên tiếng Việt rồi chắc!

A friend inneed is a friend indeed

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