Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not

         born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting 

         that a new world is born.

                - Anais Nin 





        This is so true and a wonderful reminder to spend some time

        reflecting on the friends in my life. Those people who make

        all the difference and who have opened up worlds to me that

        I never would have suspected to exist.



       My heart fills as I ponder how enriched I am by Corinna 

       who awakened me to the  importance of celebrating birthdays.

       I can remember a birthday many years ago when she arrived 

       (out of the blue)with a big bunch  of flowers, and asked,

       " How are you  celebrating your special day ?". There and

       then a new world of birthdays opened for me, my family and friends.



       Now that I have stopped to think about it I could write a book

       just about my wonderful friends and I'm sure that at if you spend

       some time pondering your friends your heart too will fill with joy.