My dear friend Missy gifted me with a great book called Lists to Live By.  This book is filled with lists "for everything that really matters".  I thought it might be fun to share some of the lists as part of my Monday Motivations. 

The following is a list put together by Gloria Gaither, Sue Buchanan, Peggy Benson, and Joy Mackenzie~ it's from "Friends Through Thick & Thin".

TO BE A GOOD FRIEND

1 ~ Smile often; laugh alound now and then; giggle, even.

2 ~ Become aware of several things that you especially enjoy.
Watch for others who enjoy those same things.

3 ~ Identify an acquaintance who has a need you can supply.
Offer yourself.
(Hint: Start with the obvious--your sister, spouse, neighbor...)

4 ~ Learn to enjoy being alone with yourself.
Identify what elements of living enrich your life.
Incorporate them in your daily routines.
If you are happy being with you,
it's likely others will enjoy your compnay too!

5 ~ Forget what you give, and remember what you receive.

6 ~ Be the one who is there doing when others are saying,
"Is there anything I can do?"

7 ~ Listen--even in the silence.

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Mar. 31, 2008 - What a really nice list...

Posted by proverbsmomof3

all the traits I have found in 'knowing' you. Be blessed.

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Apr. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Ruth

Heidi,
This is a great list. I loved reading through it.
Such good ideas.
Ruth

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Apr. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mamaof3

What a great list - thanks for sharing - now I need to not just read through them - but; ponder on them and take them to heart.

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Apr. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by lisasblessings

Hi Heidi,
To be a good friend, Oh I loved it...And oh how true this is...
I read your review on the Teen Pregnancy book. I work in Labor and Delivery. I took care of 2 mothers today who gave their babies up for adoption. The one mother was 18 and this was her 2nd baby!! Her other one was 4 years ago. So it really and truly happens...Lisa

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