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“Never let it end, God, Never – please – All this growing loveliness, All of these Brief moments of fresh pleasure – Never let it end. Let us always Be a little breathless At love’s beauty; Never let us Pause to reason From a sense of duty; Never let us Stop to measure Just how much to give; Never let us Stoop to weigh; Let us live – And live! Please, God, Let our hearts kneel always, Love their only master, Knowing the warm impulsiveness Of shattered alabaster… So Never let it end, God, Never – please.” - Ruth Bell Graham

The thing about friendship – you really leave yourself defenceless. And it’s hard when you find yourself in such a position – especially when you’ve placed yourself there deliberately! It’s much easier to barricade yourself behind the armour of a dry-tongued, carefree attitude. But once you let your guard down and let someone in! Boy, that’s when you find yourself quivering in the harsh cold! One word can make all the difference between delight and despair. And I find myself wondering – is it worth it? The lack of protection, the unguarded heart, the sleepless nights and the question-filled days. Yet, all that is offset by the single word that can truly lift you up to the skies – maybe it’s worth it after all!