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World Friendship Day /
International Day Of
Friendship July 30, 2020
The first World Friendship
Day was proposed for 30 July Our 49th anniversary will be in September of this year. - Les
1958 by the World Friendship Letters to a Loved One – Written by Les Williams in ~ 2004 ?
Crusade, an international civil Phyllis, you came into my life thirty-three years ago and on the
organization that campaigns to day I said “I do,” my life became complete.
foster a culture of peace through or Celebrate Friendship Day Together we’ve traveled down the many twists and turns on the
friendship. Many years later, in 2020 on August 2, Sunday road of life. Sometimes we took the scenic route, other times not.
2011, the 30th July was declared Or Any Day can be a friends day. Our path has not always been smooth, as we from time to time have
as the International Day of encountered bumps in the road.
Friendship by the General I Have Learned Often we pause to count the many blessings God has bestowed
Assembly of United Nations. I've Learned....That life is like a upon on us. For me one of those was the moment you walked into
With the growing popularity of roll of toilet Paper. The Closer Pauley Lumber and took my breath away.
social media throughout the it gets to the end, the faster it You are my strength, the rock I lean upon for support during times
world, there has been an goes. of trouble or sorrow. You’re the one I share joyous moments with, a
increase in celebrating World I've Learned....That we should be laugh, or just a knowing smile. Because of your encouragement and
Friendship day and International glad God doesn't give us support, I’ve been able to achieve goals I would never have imag-
Day of Friendship online as well everything we Ask for. ined possible before we two became one. And through it all, one
as with community activities in I've Learned....That money does- thing has remained constant - our faith and love has never wavered.
local communities aimed at bring- n't buy class. As we enter our Golden Years, I’ll echo the words of Robert
ing those of different back- I've Learned...That it's those Browning - “Come grow old with me. The Best is yet to come.”
grounds together. small daily happenings that I have truly been blessed by the love we share. You are my best
Have you lost touch with an make life so Spectacular. friend, the light, and love of my life. Now and forever Les
old friend? Or have you been put- I've Learned... That under every- Williams
ting off getting in touch with your one's hard shell is someone P.S. This is our favorite picture taken in front of the fire place of
friends? Take time this National who wants to Be appreciated our old Newton Street house
Friendship Week to send them a and loved.
text (or better yet, CALL) and set I've Learned....That the Lord did- Editor’s Note - Lincoln 55+ Senior readers are encouraged to sub-
up dinner plans or coffee for n't do it all in one Day. What mit personal letters for anniversaries, birthdays, and any holiday like
lunch later this evening. Maybe Makes me think I can? Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Valentine’s day. A letter to a
your best friends live far away; I've Learned....That to ignore the spouse, child or grandchild who is no longer with us may be just
send them an eCard or set aside facts does not change the what you need to share. Please send contact information as we
30 minutes to catch up with them Facts. must be able to confirm that you are the writer. Your phone number
over the phone or Skype. I've Learned....That the less time or email would be best. Space may be limited in the paper but it will
Isolation causes stress, for I have to work, the more things always be good to put down on paper what you feel in your heart.
National Friendship Week get I get Done. If you have email, please send to stories@Lincoln55Plus.com.
reconnected!
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