Douglas-Witherspoon, Mary: - My husband passed away when our son was just twenty-two months old and one month from my thirtieth birthday. To say my life was turned upside down would be an understatement. For a long time I felt like I was living outside my body. I was taking care of all of my responsibilities, going to work and working a lot of hours, leading the devotion at my church and taking care of my son. But, I was feeling nothing.Because of the relationships I had formed, I had great friends who helped walk me through it all. They didn't just ask if I was alright, they made sure I was. My best friend, who lived 6 hours away, would call and tell me to come and visit her for a few days. While I was there she was such a nurturer. She took care of me. When I came back home I could breathe again. While I was home my other friend was always checking on me and to this day continues to make sure I'm alright. And I am. God gave them to me. I say that a friend is the hand of God reaching down to touch your life. Every time I see them, I see Him.I believe in friendship. I believe we all need true friendships. I believe when we have them we have a blessing from God. Contact the author at: MWitherspoon1214@gmail.com