Unconditional Love - motivating story

A story is told about a soldier who was finally coming home after having fought in Vietnam. He called his parents from San Francisco.

"Mom and Dad, I'm coming home, but I've a favor to ask. I have a friend I'd like to bring home with me."

"Sure," they replied, "we'd love to meet him."

"There's something you should know the son continued, "he was hurt pretty badly in the fighting. He stepped on a land mind and lost an arm and a leg. He has nowhere else to go, and I want him to come live with us."

Dear friends as we are in the midst of FRIENDSHIP week this story tells us about an attitude of a real friend. We do have lots of friends with whom we walk, talk, eat but do we have the courage like the soldier who was willing to bring his injured friend to his home to live on with him? 

Remember, 

Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us.

Enjoy the Friendship week with your friends.