There's lots of things,
With which I'm blessed,
Tho' my lifes been both Sunny and Blue,
But of all my blessings,
This ones the best,
To have a friend like you.
In times of trouble,
Friends will say,
Just ask, I'll help you through it,
But you don't wait for me to ask,
You just get up and you do it.
And I can think of nothing in life
That I could more wisely do,
Than know a friend, and be a friend,
And love a friend, like you.

~ Unknown

When your burdens are too heavy,
And your load too much to bear,
I will be there for you,
To show you someone cares.
I will be the hand you hold
To comfort you 'till the end,
My dear and faithful friend.

~ Allison Chambers Coxsey

If ever you feel you need someone,
With kind words or a helping hand;
Just reach out to me and call my name,
I'll be your soft place to land.
If ever you need a listening heart,
Or a shoulder to lean on;
I promise I'll be here for you,
For I am that someone.

~ Allison Chambers Coxsey 2006

Everyone hears what you say.
Friends listen to what you say.
Best friends listen to what you don't say.

~ Unknown

Precious is the friendship,
Two souls are blessed to share;
For they will always have someone,
To trust, to love, to care.
Cherished is the friendship,
That seeks the Father's face,
For God will guide their every step,
As they walk in Heaven's grace;
Treasured is the friendship,
That God has seen us through,
For He gave to me the sweetest gift,
When He sent a friend like you.

~ Allison Chambers Coxsey 2002

If God had given me the chance,
To search the world and find;
A very dear and special friend,
That I could choose for mine ---
I'd look for all the qualities,
Like strength and honesty;
I'd seek a caring, sharing heart,
And true integrity.
I'd find someone who's not afraid,
To share their hopes and dreams;
Who then in turn would listen,
As I share the same thing.
I'd look for one with honor,
With laughter in their soul;
Who gives more than they ever take,
Who brings me joy untold.
Then I'd turn to the Father,
And I'd ask if I was through.
He'd say that I could stop searching,
For I've found that friend in you.

~ Allison Chambers Coxsey 1995

In the garden of our friendship,
A beautiful blossom grows;
Not withered by the summer sun,
Nor touched by winter's snow.
A flower of tender beauty,
It blooms from year to year;
In the garden of my life,
I'm blessed that you are here.

~ Allison Chambers Coxsey 2000

A Friend is a treasure,
More precious than Gold.
For love shared is priceless
And never grows old.

~ Unknown

A treasure to be cherished,
A gift from God above;
Is the beauty of a friendship,
Touched by unconditional love.
A love that asks no questions,
Believes in all the best;
Never doubting, ever trusting,
Withstanding any test.
A love that weathers any storm,
And yet that love still stands;
Through the very darkest hour,
It still reaches out a hand.
There in that hand the sweetest gift,
That you can give a friend;
A heart that cares, a love that shares,
That will be there till the end.
A treasure to be cherished,
A gift from God above;
Is what I share with you my friend,
An unconditional love.

~ Allison Chambers Coxsey