Some dear friends of ours invited us to spend the Labor Day weekend with them at their family lake house. We enjoyed our time with them so much that we hated to see the weekend come to a close. All three families grew closer to each other and we cherish them for the wonderful people they are and the way they enrich our lives.  Over the course of this weekend, while we were fishing and boating and grilling and laughing and eating, I was reminded how much we influence each other by our example.  Great friends are a gift from GOD.