On Saturday night, I worked at a fundraiser with some of my best friends. The fundraiser, a fish-fry was for a good cause, but what made it even more fulfilling was spending the afternoon and evening with people who are such good friends. As we worked through-out the afternoon preparing the meal and setting up the hall, there was much laughter. At one point, during a lull in the conversation and the laughter, I looked at the people gathered around in the kitchen and it struck me how very fortunate I am to have such compassionate and caring friends. These are people who gave up their day-off to raise money for a cause they believe in. They are the same people who sit on boards and committees and volunteer in countless other organizations because they truly believe in helping others. Each and every one is involved in one way or another in improving our city and helping those who are less fortunate. While this may make them sound like very serious people, they also like to have a good time and enjoy life. They work hard and they play hard. I am fortunate to be surrounded by such caring friends who have such passion for life and believe in lending a helping hand. Taking the time to appreciate the friends who are in your life . . . it's a good thing.
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