A friend is one who helps you bridge the gaps between loneliness and fellowship, frustration and confidence, despair and hope, setbacks and success. (Anon)

Our daughter has a friend (BFF) that has been a part of her life since she was 3 years old.  Strangely, they didn't hit it off right away, but as time has progressed, they have become fast friends.  Now that they are older and have some what separate lives, they still care about the success and well being of each other.  This was accomplished through "mega" hours on the cell phone and countless sleepovers.