You all know what some of us do on Mondays by now. We SPARK! It is the first day of a new week. Good time to start off with something to really THINK about right? “SPARKS” was started by Annie McGuffy of McGuffy’s Reader but ended when her blog was hacked some time ago. It was meant to be a way to start out each week with with a meaningful thought – something that spoke to each of us and hopefully everyone else who read it. Sometimes we need a little “spark” in our lives and these posts were meant to at least be a PART of that effort. Please feel free to post a SPARK of your own on your blog and let everyone know you have…….we get energy from each other that way!
My SPARK for today is about friendship……………………I think a lot of people are learning a great deal about friendship due to the pandemic. It shook up a whole lot of things in our lives and friends have been helping each other through a lot of the bumps. We’ve not only learned a lot about ourselves but we’ve learned a lot about friendship and what it really means. For me – it means a WHOLE LOT. It’s important that we have people in our lives like this SPARK below addresses…….oh yes I do believe this one with all my heart!
Hugs, Pam
TWO Spoiled Cats 
Oh, that is a really good thing to remember about a friend. So many feel they have to hide their troubles. Mama’s mama always said, “Don’t talk about your ailments, nobody wants to hear it” but mama has found that sometimes people WANT to talk about what is bothering them and have someone else say, “Oh, you poor thing”, but NOT try to FIX it. Mama is always trying to fix things because she would like everyone to be happy, but sometimes it is much better just to listen…..
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You’re wise Loulou….sometimes it helps people the MOST just to be heard. They don’t need a hero, they need an empathetic ear. I think real friends give each other what each needs just by instinct and that’s why they are friends in the first place. Real friends just KNOW.
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true… because friends can see with their heart and not only with da eyes…
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YOU ARE RIGHT! Absolutely!
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People blithely say fine when someone asks how they are…but yes, who knows what they really feel. A good friend can sense when something isn’t right…and be there to be leaned on…or whatever is needed.
A wonderful and helpful spark:)
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Isn’t this a super duper SPARK…..I am STILL smiling as I did when I first read it……it STICKS with you!!
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Oh,my. That is powerful! And it is so true. Nothing like a TRUE friend.
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How very true that is.
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Oh yes, this is so very true. I try to keep a smile on my face for others, but when I am in my dark place Ivor who is my very best friend always knows and gives me a cuddle when need it. I have another friend who asks how I am doing, and if I say okay she says no you’re not, do you want to talk.
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I agree, this is a wonderful and comforting Spark as we start this new week! It’s a brighter start when we know we have friends that understand and support us. Great Spark, Pam!
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Whoa. That is the truth, your spark, if I ever read it.
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We love this Spark!
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That is an excellent spark and so true. Have a wonderful day. XO
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HUGS…………………… ❤
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That is for sure the definition of a TRUE friend. It’s good to have a lot of friends, but only a few of them can meet the standard.
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TRUE is real……but then you already know that 😉 😉
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Yes, so true.
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That’s a really, really good Spark!
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Thank you Brian……….we love it too……..a lot
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Boy boy Teddy you Mom find a winner today. I love it
Hugs Cecilia
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Glad you “got” it! 🙂
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I’m sure that is true. I true friend would really know you.
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Yes….and that’s one of the BEST gifts there is.
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True friends are blessing from Lord for sure. A good spark to remind us.
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❤ ❤
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What a profound ‘spark!’ And so true.
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It’s a keeper……..for sure! ❤
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True friends are a blessing from God for sure. A nice spark to remind of us.
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Well said Shirley…………
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So true, Pam. Good friends see the underlying or real you.
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Yes and it’s great to know that there are those who truly do “get” us!
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Pam that takes someone who really knows you and understands you. A friend! Thanks for a great spark
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Glad you like it……..I really FEEL this one.
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I did too. Some really go deep
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I absolutely LOVE that SPARK! So true!
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Isn’t this a great one! I love it too………..
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Love this one. Another nice day. Hope it’s nice by you.
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🙂
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That really is a true friend. Hard to find one these days it seems. 🙂
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Sure is…….but open hearts DO connect with other open hearts!
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Exactly. Friends get it, that’s the point of being friends.
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Right! Totally!
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I have a pain in my face.
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Is that what makes you so grumpy??????? 🙂
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Very powerful Spark today, Pam, and so true. Thank you! Love and hugs from someone who considers you a true friend. J.
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Love you too my TRUE FRIEND……….. 🙂
Hugs, Pam
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Best SPARK ever Pam!!! My friend Melinda is THAT friend…who knows when I am in pain. She is not fooled by my smile. And she never walks away! I am truly blessed///
And the friends I have made thru WordPress are precious also. You are one of them ❤
{{{hugs}}} Sherri-Ellen aka BellaSita & ***purrss*** BellaDharma
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It’s a rare connection to have when someone “just knows” the real deal with us – usually we’re lucky to have at least ONE friend like that….some are luckier and have many. Blogging gives us a wider audience and we are FORTUNATE to have found some people who really do “get us”.
Love, Pam
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Totally Pam, totally!!!
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