Greetings to all hivers who pass by and share pleasant comments and experiences in this community. It is no secret to anyone that getting true friends is not easy. Friendship is like a plant, which must be cultivated and cared for to grow and bear fruit. True friendship is full of details, expressions of affection and actions that are the result of both parties showing genuine affection and empathy. Although it is difficult to find friends who will be with you through thick and thin, when you find them they are a cause for joy and zest for life. When you experience this kind of love demonstrated by true friends, you can be sure that no matter where you go, no matter how much time passes, no matter how far distances prevent you from seeing each other, no matter how much money you have, they are always there for you and you are there for them at all times.

About 3 years ago I had to move to the city to take care of my husband's health. That meant moving house, moving away from family and friends...leaving my usual environment. But where I arrived I found very kind people who showed us genuine love, friendships that with time became strong and lasting. From a young girl whose witty remarks make anyone laugh and at the same time with experiences in overcoming strong emotional situations, to an older friend, who is crazy about animals, has dogs and cats that bring joy to her life and above all has a big heart. From the beginning I put all my efforts in cultivating her friendships because I saw in them attractive qualities.

I began to send them frequent messages, calls and some visits, as the pandemic caught up with us and we went into quarantine. During that quarantine we overcame depression together, supported each other emotionally, mourned together the deaths of loved ones and friends and at the same time laughed at the good things we received from our God. We all have the same principles and goals in common, for we worship our God Jehovah together. So encouragement, empathy and fellowship brought us together a lot. Mutual selfless love also strengthened that plant of true friendship. Each of these new friends has her qualities and virtues that I appreciate very much.

Some of them sometimes forget me a little because of their occupations and emotional imbalances or family situations, but then I know that something is going on and I go to "help". The same happens when I am going through a bad moment. On one occasion when I was going through a serious health situation, I felt their affection even more. One of them hugged me and told me: "don't worry, you know I love you"... and cried with me. Another one of them took action and began to look for ways to help me financially and with her willingness to accompany me on my errands. Another kept writing or calling to see how things were going with me. Others told me they were praying for me. In short...every detail of each one of them showed me that their friendship is real, in good times and bad.

A few months ago my husband and I got sick with the new variant of covid -19 and we both had symptoms for more than three weeks. These dear friends, they were attentive. They brought us soups made by themselves on several occasions, sent me sweets, some of them got me medicines that I was missing and daily contact by phone. I have a lot to thank them and my God who has united us. I have nothing but gratitude for having such good friends when I need them the most. And sometimes without needing it, they tell you: "look out there because I am going to send you a delivery", and I am thinking: "what will the delivery be about? She without telling me... when I receive a delicious pizza, with the ingredients that I have always liked!.... It is nothing more than a consent, a super and pleasant surprise, a gesture that shows me her interest and love for me.

That's why my new friends of about 3 years ago are special, each one with their own personality that together make me go on if I'm having a bad time, or I'm very happy with them for something I've achieved or vice versa. So, if it is possible to achieve and maintain true friendships, if both parties put all their effort and strive for it to grow. Sometimes there are things or situations that make me see the defect of some of them, but they are insignificant if I compare it with their generosity and affection, so I overlook this...I imagine that they also see many defects in me, hahaha...I am grateful that they also see the good in me. That I have had to help them to see where they fail?...yes. It is not easy for me to do so, but my love for them tells me that I must help them if it is in my power to do so, because it depends on it that they do not fall into situations that will hurt them. This is the good thing about true friendships, even correction or advice is accepted with a good attitude and without creating lasting discomfort.

Forgiveness and apologies are always present in us because that is how our God has taught us, and following his advice makes us feel good, being humble. I believe that the basis of a lasting relationship is in forgiveness, because we will always make mistakes and if we give forgiveness, we will receive it when we need it most. Now, if we find it hard to forgive, that will break the friendship and it will also make it hard for our friends to forgive us... that is very sad! That is why I am glad to have true friendships...friends who are always there in the best and worst of times and I thank life for this gift. They are a reason to keep going.

So, take care of your friendships, with perseverance and perseverance we can keep those special people by our side for a long time, the photos are my property. I bid you farewell until next time. Happy day to all of you.

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