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World Friendship Day /
International Day Of
Friendship July 30, 2020
The first World Friendship
Day was proposed for 30 July
1958 by the World Friendship
Crusade, an international civil
organization that campaigns to
foster a culture of peace through
friendship. Many years later, in
2011, the 30th July was declared
as the International Day of
Friendship by the General
Assembly of United Nations.
With the growing popularity of
social media throughout the
world, there has been an
increase in celebrating World
Friendship day and International
Day of Friendship online as well
as with community activities in
local communities aimed at bring-
ing those of different back-
grounds together.
Have you lost touch with an
old friend? Or have you been put-
ting off getting in touch with your
friends? Take time this National
Friendship Week to send them a
text (or better yet, CALL) and set I've Learned....That the Lord did-
up dinner plans or coffee for
lunch later this evening. Maybe
your best friends live far away;
send them an eCard or set aside
30 minutes to catch up with them
over the phone or Skype.
Isolation causes stress, for
National Friendship Week get
reconnected!
Lincoln 55+ Seniors Paper
or Celebrate Friendship Day
2020 on August 2, Sunday
Or Any Day can be a friends day.
I Have Learned
I've Learned....That life is like a
roll of toilet Paper. The Closer
it gets to the end, the faster it
goes.
I've Learned....That we should be
glad God doesn't give us
everything we Ask for.
I've Learned....That money does-
n't buy class.
I've Learned...That it's those
small daily happenings that
make life so Spectacular.
I've Learned... That under every-
one's hard shell is someone
who wants to Be appreciated
and loved.
n't do it all in one Day. What
Makes me think I can?
I've Learned....That to ignore the
facts does not change the
Facts.
I've Learned....That the less time
I have to work, the more things
I get Done.
Time and Temp - 402-476-9211
Our 49th anniversary will be in September of this year. - Les
Letters to a Loved One – Written by Les Williams in ~ 2004 ?
Phyllis, you came into my life thirty-three years ago and on the
day I said “I do,” my life became complete.
Together we’ve traveled down the many twists and turns on the
road of life. Sometimes we took the scenic route, other times not.
Our path has not always been smooth, as we from time to time have
encountered bumps in the road.
Often we pause to count the many blessings God has bestowed
upon on us. For me one of those was the moment you walked into
Pauley Lumber and took my breath away.
You are my strength, the rock I lean upon for support during times
of trouble or sorrow. You’re the one I share joyous moments with, a
laugh, or just a knowing smile. Because of your encouragement and
support, I’ve been able to achieve goals I would never have imag-
ined possible before we two became one. And through it all, one
thing has remained constant - our faith and love has never wavered.
As we enter our Golden Years, I’ll echo the words of Robert
Browning - “Come grow old with me. The Best is yet to come.”
I have truly been blessed by the love we share. You are my best
friend, the light, and love of my life. Now and forever Les
Williams
P.S. This is our favorite picture taken in front of the fire place of
our old Newton Street house
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Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Valentine’s day. A letter to a
spouse, child or grandchild who is no longer with us may be just
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or email would be best. Space may be limited in the paper but it will
always be good to put down on paper what you feel in your heart.
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