Portrait of a Friend

huuft... hari ini banyak kenangan yg muncul. kenangan soal baptisan gue di tgl 29 June bbrp tahun lalu.. Menapak tilas hari2 itu, teringat smwnya. Huffft...
gue benernya pengen post 1 surat dri Carol tp gue blm punya keberanian buat buka buku tempat gue selipin surat itu. karena klo gue liat buku itu, sma aja bakal ngorek luka gue. mending kaga dha... jadi gue cuman post ap yg bisa gue post aja... dengan pesen dan doa buat semua sahabat2 karib yg gue kenal maupun ga, tolong hargai persahabatan dan sahabat kalian sebelum semuanya terlambat. persahabatan dan sahabat kalian adalah hadiah dari TUHAN. Gue yakin, best advisor gue yg di surga juga akan berdoa hal yg sama.

PORTRAIT OF A FRIEND

I can't give solutions to all of life's problems, doubts,
or fears. But I can listen to you, and together we will
search for answers.

I can't change your past with all it's heartache and pain,
nor the future with its untold stories.
But I can be there now when you need me to care.

I can't keep your feet from stumbling.
I can only offer my hand that you may grasp it and not fall.

Your joys, triumphs, successes, and happiness are not mine;
Yet I can share in your laughter.

Your decisions in life are not mine to make, nor to judge;
I can only support you, encourage you,
and help you when you ask.

I can't prevent you from falling away from friendship,
                from your values, from me.
I can only pray for you, talk to you and wait for you.

I can't give you boundaries which I have determined for you,
But I can give you the room to change, room to grow,
room to be yourself.

I can't keep your heart from breaking and hurting,
But I can cry with you and help you pick up the pieces
and put them back in place.

I can't tell you who you are.
I can only love you and be your friend.

                                                               (unknown source)