The message below I received June 5th, 2003
and boy, am I proud having received it !
I wasn't aware at all that I'd done an outstanding job here *S*
Only thing I wanted to do was be honest and show my respect to the group cause
the GOF realy IS SPECIAL and not to compare with any other group I belong too !

Thanks ever so much ladies of the Membership Pride Committee.
Once again the Garden made me feel SPECIAL !

Hello Yellowmoon

Your website has recently been visited by the
Membership Pride Committee.
During the visit, it was noticed that you have an
outstanding Garden of Friendship Dedication Page.
Because of your dedication to the Garden of Friendship,
we would like to present you with this gift.

Thank you for creating such a beautiful Dedication Page in honor of the Garden!

Congratulations,
Deelight - GK Overseer
Taelyra - CL Membership Pride Committee
Qedrin - ACL Membership Pride Committee

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One year a member; OMG how time flies...
and so much has happened;
so many FRIENDS I have made in the GARDEN !

I love you all, I do !!

This Graphic comes from Harmony.
I just love the little Angel & decided to make him my GOF Guardian Angel.

At the Garden Of Friendship
I found out Friendship on the net DOES exist.
My dad has been very sick for about five months
and then he died and you know what ?
My GOF Friends were there for me and this I will never forget !

Thank you all for your caring ladies :)

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Annette from GOF did send me this poem on November 14th.
I thought it so wonderful and so suitable for the Garden Of Friendship Spirit
that I want to dedicate it to GOF and all its members.

FRIENDSHIP IS A BLESSING

Friendship is a blessing
it's the best you have to share,
The talents and the wisdom,
the capacity to care...

It's being there to lend support,
whatever needs arise,
It's making sure that others know
they're special in your eyes...

Friendship is a blessing,
and, to all who have a friend,
It's one of the most precious gifts
that life could ever send.

~Author Unknown~

I'm rather proud to say I've joined the Newsletter Committee

and
the Special Friends Committee

I love being a member cause my Special Friends do mean something to me.
There's CTherese, Heather-Anne, kcwcman, Kathi, Harmony, Vicky, Carrie, Annette & Jessica !

I like to surprise them with a quotation, a poem, lyric or a self made gift *S*.
I believe I'm doing a good "job" here as the following gifts show....
I am very proud having received these and it sure makes me feel Special.

Hello Yellowmoon,
My name is Cheri and I am the Garden Keeper who works with the Special Friends Committee.
I wanted to take some time to thank you personally
for all the Friendship you give to people who are in your Care Group.
I know this can be a very thankless job and that is a shame.
This is a very special and important group and I thank you for doing your share.

Hugs,
Cheri

Name: Yellowmoon
Capture Date: 4/4/2003
Captured by: CTherese

Reason for capture:
Yellowmoon has been my Special Friend for some time.
We've gotten to know each other personally through e-mails,
and although things in her life don't always work out,
she always looks at her blessings and the bright side of her life.
She is an inspiration to me and
a refreshing daffodil in the Garden Of Friendship!

Thanks so much CTherese !

Sweetie,
here is a little gift to let you know how much I appreciate your friendship.
Hope you like it :)

This one means a lot to me too and made me blush when I received it *S*
Thanks Harmony, you know how much I appreciate this eh ?

And this has been written in Friendship Times:
Submitted by Lena

I would like to say a few words about a Very Special GOF Friend!
I only know her by, Yellowmoon, but she is my special GOF friend.
She is always making sure she contacts me at least once a week
no matter what her schedule is or what might be happening in her life at that time.
She always makes sure she either sends me a cute card, a great poem or writing,
or an adorable gift that she has made me.
There have been days, or weeks, when I have felt down and there she is,
showing up with another great surprise for me just when I need it.
She IS a Very Special GOF Friend and I want to thank her
for caring enough to always make sure I receive something from her!!

Thank You, Yellowmoon!!!

This realy touched my heart Lena;
I promise I'll keep sending things to you as long as you want me too !!

Thanks sweetie !

View more gifts, received from GOF-Members *S*

The gifts below were sent to me by
GrammyJ, CL. Special Friends Committee.

I've come to get to know GrammyJ, our Comittee Leader
and believe me, she's wonderful.
Please visit my page here to see more.

© GrammyJ, January 13th. 2003

© GrammyJ, October 5th 2002.

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There's also "the Garden Of Friendship Blossom Committee"
Bashful Blue Bells offered me this gift and it's linked to pages she has created for me as a reminder of her visit.
I just loved her visits, she brought color to my days *S*

Thanks a buch Bashful Blue Bells !

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As some of you maybe know, my dad had cancer & passed away October 17th 2002.
Many "fellowmembers" did support me, during this difficult time
and I very much wanna thank all of you for being there at the right moment !

And then in February doctors found out my sister suffered cancer too
And once again GOF members were there for me....and they still are !

If the sky above seems cloudy
And you are left out in the rain
If you are searching for a rainbow
But the colors bring you pain ..

If your world is not revolving
And there is no end in sight
If you are looking for the sunshine
But all you see is night...

If all around are smiling
But all you can do is frown
If you are tired of all this living
When life just brings you down ...

Then look beyond your teardrops
At the wonders of this land
The beauty of a flower
Like velvet in your hand ....

Feel the air around you
The smell of new mown hay
Laughing children in the park
The innocence there at play .....

Imagine floating with a butterfly
As she flutters between the trees
Or the whispers of the ocean
On warm hot summer's breeze ...

Think of the taste of candy floss
As it melts upon your tongue
Or the melody of morning birds
As they greet each day with song ....

Remember words of beauty
Told in your mother's embrace
Feel the gentleness of her touch
As she softly kissed your face ....

Seek the good within you
Cast the clouds from your sky
Don't look toward the pavement
But hold your head up high ....

Think not what life owes you
But of all you have to give
Forget about tomorrow
Then you can start to live ....

So Bless this age your are living in
With the gifts you can bestow
Don't disregard the stream of life
Go gently with the flow

~ Author Unknown ~