The Causes Committee would like to wish the Garden of Friendship a happy 9th Birthday. 9 years is a long time for an Internet group to be still going strong. The 9 lives of friendship theme is really what its all about and this is what makes it the success it is A friend is someone can write stories and poems for. A friend is someone you can share your toys with. A friend is someone you can share your deep dark secrets with and know he/she won't tell. A friend will cry with you during a sad movie. A friend will shout or argue with you during a sport's game. A friend will give you a hug even across the miles. A friend will kick your butt when you need it. A friend will tell you like it is. A friend is someone you can tell tall-tales with in fun. A friend is someone you can act like a child with no matter your ages. A friend is someone you can skip home from the bus stop with. A friend is someone you can get into mischief with and laugh about it when you get older. A friend is someone you can sing in the rain with. A friend is there when you are down. A friend is someone who will make you laugh when you don't feel like it. A friend just is. A friend is just there. Gifts and poem from Kathy The next pages will include some gifts our Committee members have sent in. These pages made on behalf of the Garden Of Friendship by Julie for the Causes Committee and are the property of this group <bgsound src="" loop=true >