"Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer." Ed Cunningham Imagine you have a garden—your very own space of greenery and life. Every day, you nurture it, watering each plant with care, ensuring they grow strong and vibrant. You cherish every bloom, every leaf, and in return, they brighten your world with their beauty. To protect this garden, you build a fence—not just of wood or stone, but of something far more meaningful: trust, respect, and appreciation. Though unseen, this fence strengthens the bond between you and your garden, keeping it safe, allowing it to thrive. Your garden is outside your home but within its boundaries, just as friendships exist beyond your family yet feel like home. The flowers and plants you tend to—these are your friends. Each one different, each one special, filling your life with color and fragrance. Some bloom brightly, bringing joy. Some wither, teaching you patience. Others stand tall through every sto...