I would like to take time to acknowledge the very special friends I have made while creating these pages. Their caring and support has meant everything in the world to me during the past two years. Bunny, thank you for holding my hand when I needed that and for giving me a gentle boot in the backside when I needed that too. Hobbsie, my love and thanks for a pillow on your couch and for your gentle wisdom. My thanks to Ivy for the laughter and to Hope for lifting my spirits. Bar, Nola, little Rosie, Z-Dr, Kandi, Eyechat, Dragonsinger ~ you will always have a special place in my heart. To J, who simply knows ~ and to my son, Nate, who does as well. ~Always Love.

I would also like to extend a very special thank you to my wonderful sisters at Diva of the Net for the special support they have given me in the past few weeks. If you are a new visitor here, please take time to bookmark Diva of the Net and to visit the pages of these wonderful, caring ladies.

I would like to share with you here some of the special gifts I have received from friends new and old. Some pages and images are clickable and will take you away from here. Should you wish to return here, please use the back button on your browser.

Dearest Cathy, thank you. Perhaps this says it all!

This beautiful page was sent to me by Diva Kathryn, Founder of Diva of the Net. This Place I Go

You may visit Diva of the Net pages by clicking on the image below.

Hugs to Diva Barbara for this Angel of Comfort. Clicking on the image will take you to Barbara's Roost.

A thoughtful page from Diva Cheri Touched By An Angel

A lovely image especially for me from Diva Darle. Thank you!

A message of cheer from Diva Sharon! Someone is thinking about you!!!!

A little prayer with music that made me smile from Diva Nancze ~ Blessed

Dear to my heart always ---<<--((@ The Sunny Side of Alone

Thank you, Cheri, for this beautiful carnation! A Carnation for You

From Diva Cathy A, a happy flowery card. The theme music from "The Sting" brought back memories of going to see that movie with my mom:) Have A Good Day!

Thank you to Diva Peg for beautiful virtual flowers! Although I cannot place Peg's selection here, you may wish to find flowers for a special someone here. Shawna's Virtual Flowers

A most beautiful gift from Diva Barbara. Thank you!

Please enjoy as I did The Legend of the Feather, a most thoughtful gift from Diva Kathryn.

A most beautiful card from Diva Sharon I love the music! Thank you:) An AngelWinks Post Card

Thank you so much, Peg. I love this!

A beautiful rose from Diva Cathy A.:)

Petals Of Friendship Your friendship is like the petals of a rose. At first it was just a small bud with petals all closely held within. Then as time went on you gently opened each petal to me. One petal you opened to sympathize with me. One petal you opened to encourage me. One petal you opened just to listen to me. One petal you opened to inspire me. One petal you opened to make me smile. One petal you opened to make me laugh. As each petal has opened you are no longer that bud with petals held closely within but a beautiful open rose that has filled my life with the sweet fragrance of true friendship. (unknown) With Heartfelt Loving Dreams and Wishes For You, Diva Cathy A.

Dear Cathy, how beautiful! Thank you. Cathy's Dream Poetry

And Cathy? This touched my heart.

The thoughtfulness of this gift from Diva Peg simply delighted me, as I'm sure it will the new "Mrs. Shillinglaw" when I send it to her. Thank you so much!

A SPECIAL NOTE ~ Thanks to all of you who stopped in to sign Janna's & Chris's wedding guest book. I have photos to upload from the luau and hope to have wedding photos to add soon too.

Think I'm starting to get a little teary here:) It's been an incredible week. Thank you darle for this ~ Angel On Your Shoulder

To Diva Peg, what more can I say? Your insight and understanding have overwhelmed me this week. A simple thank you does not seem enough, but I do from the bottom of my heart.

To Hope, who is a Diva at heart without a site of her own: Thank you, hon. You are a very special lady who has made a difference, not only in my life, but in the lives of those I care about.

Diva Barbara, my thanks for this beautiful image.

Such an exquisite page from Diva Nancze. Thank you! The Woman I See

Kathryn, thank you so much. You made me smile! One Person

Cheri, this is precious! Thank you.

From Bunny ~ Here is that kick in the behind I've been expecting. I hope she doesn't mind me sharing this because what she has to say to me here is what friendship is all about: "Hi sweety, I just wanted to take the time to say hi and let you know I'm thinking of you. I know all of the changes and emotional adjustments you have been having to endure lately and I just wanted to let you know that I feel for you and have been there. It is so hard sometimes to see an end to it all and it does take a lot of time. Your help kit should include.....LOVE, there are many that love you. Friendship.......You have friends who care for you (I'm one) FAITH, Most important to have faith that it will in ways we cannot even see yet work out to be fine. Sense of humor.....IS A MUST. Cry at what you must. It relieves the tension. But LYAO at everything you can. it keeps you sane and works your happy muscles. You're gonna need them a lot sooner then you think because things ARE gonna get brighter in the future. I have decided that since as much as I would like to make everything better for you now and I cannot, I will do what I can and that is to let you know that I love you, dear friend, and I think of you everyday and wonder how you are doing. Your life is not so very bad when you are obviously wonderful enough to have someone as awesome as me care about you this much. (GRIN) Boy are you lucky! lol I'll see you later online dear I have more college junk to finish and this is the last day to get it done. ~HUGS~ from Bunnykins :)"

Thank you, Cathy. Perhaps thou knowest me?:) Shakespeare's Sonnet 8

Another beautiful gift from Diva Darle. Thank you!

Thank you, Diva Cathy A., for this gentle, very special card *S* Friends Are Angels

Please take a few extra minutes to relax & enjoy this beautiful panorama card. Thank you, Kathryn:) God's Waterfalls

*A little special note to Kathryn. Taking a few practice breaths *grin*.

Cheryl? Thank you. I meant what I said. it has truly been an honor to do this page. The Light of Friendship

Cathy, thank you again!

Hugs to Sharon! Thank you, Sis:) The Vessel of Friendship

The Sacred Pink Rose. How beautiful, Hope! Thank you.

Some of the links to the cards and inspirational pages I have received have expired. I am no longer affilitated with Diva of the Net for the simple reason that membership required more involvement than I was able to muster up during a difficult period in my life. However, as this page was created to celebrate friendships in general, I have decided to leave it up.

A very special CONGRATULATIONS to a very special lady! Diva BunnyHunny is now a COLLEGE STUDENT! I wish you much success in your newest endeavor, hon!

Thank You!

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