Place all these items in a pretty gift bag. On the outside of the bag attach a sheet of paper or note card with the meanings below printed on it.
Contained in this Friendship Bag are a few
reminders of friendship.
LIFESAVERS:
To remind you of the many
times others need help and we need theirs.
COTTON BALL: For the rough roads, seek the cushioned support of your family and friends.
RUBBER BAND: A reminder to stay flexible.
SWEET & SOUR CANDY: To help you appreciate the differences in others.
CANDY KISS: To remind you that everyone needs kisses.
CANDY HUG: To remind you that hugs are nice, too.
HAPPY FACE: Smiling not only increases your face value, it's contagious.
CANDLE: To remind you to share your light with others.
BAND-AID: For healing hurt feelings, yours and someone else's.
RECIPE CARD: To share a favorite with a friend as a symbol of caring.
PAPER CLIP: To help keep things together when they seem to be slipping out of control.
TISSUE: To wipe away a tear, your own or someone else's
SMALL SMOOTH STONE: To remind you that rough times help refine and polish--use for smoother tomorrows
ERASER: To remind you that everyday you can start with a clean slate.
"This is a very special gift That you can never see. The reason it's so special is... It's just for you from me. Whenever you are lonely, or ever feeling blue, You only have to hold this gift, and know I think of you. You never can unwrap it... please, leave the ribbon tied. Just hold the box close to your heart. It's filled with love, inside".
Place inside of a zip lock sandwich bag.
Threads of A Friendship That Will Never
Break:
Thank you for the laughter, for the
good times we share.
Thanks for always
listening, for trying to be fair.
Thank you
for the comfort, when things are going bad.
Thank you for the shoulder to cry on when I'm
sad.
This gift is a reminder that all my
lifetime through, I will be thanking heaven for
a special friend like you.
