Friends

Never had many at one time.  Of course you have to clarify "friend".  Big difference between friends and aquaintenances (hope it's not mispelled).  Been part of churches with lots of people somewhere between friend and aquaintance.  Only recently learning what real friends are.  Ones who know ALL your dark secrets and still think you are a cool person since they see your heart.  Thought I had a best friend last year - but one small incident, provoked by someone else!, and POOF!, no more friend.  Have had two close friends for over 10 years now and one is overseas and the other living in another state.  But they have maintained our friendship with not only take, but give.  Have siblings that have become close friends, a big improvement from when we were growing up.  But the one BEST friend that never fails me, Jesus Christ.  He loves me, even when I am at my worst.  And being bipolar, that is a more time than I like.  But He has told me that I am loved and acknowledged my worth as a person.  He has guided me to care that I need and reassured me that medication does not diminish my value.  He has encouraged me to be my best and loved me at whatever level I find myself, along with the other friends He has planted in my current place to grow.