Testimonies
Please be a part of the revolution for change through the power of friendships:
My goal is to start by having 1,000 testimonies that convey that friendships have changed lives and the world for the better.
After reading my book or any parts within please write down how it has changed your life for the better and or the world.
Also please write down any experiences you or others have had that convey the power of friendships.
The stories you share can be brief or long. We are excited to hear them all. I will post the first:
“Yesterday after work was a challenging day for me. I came straight home and went straight on a run around town. As I was running I became angry and ran faster and faster. The exercise helped some, though after I was still off. I know that the failed attempt to get pregnant yet again from several days ago was finally sinking in. I was upset with my body for not yet allowing me what I have been trying to obtain for over two years now. After my run I recieved a call from my childhood friend. I kind of reluctantly answered the phone as I did not want my energy to transfer over to her. My “Hi Lani” was answered with the most excited, sincere, happy, loud, “Renee!”. At that moment life became better. I felt a warmth in my heart and big smile spread across my face. A simple, genuine hello from a dear friend lifted my spirits and brought me back to the simple pleasures in life; a hello from a friend. That experience changed my life for the day and allowed me to be in a happier mood for the rest of the day. That is one of many examples of how friendships change lives and the world”.
The Friendship Effect was written by Renee Ho.
about 2 years ago
After my first major break-up I had no desire to do anything. My days were spent lying in my bed with my door closed to block out people and blinds closed to block out the sun. One day as I was lying in my bed, my door swung open and my friend Kristin walks in. “Oh, hell no” she said as she opened the blinds. As quickly as the light poured into my room a smile appeared upon my face.”Get up, get dressed, we’re going out,” she said. And we did. That day started out horribly, but ended up as a memorable day, because of my friend Kristin.
about 1 year ago
This author practices what she preaches… I had the pleasure of working with Renee for over 2 years; which I can now say were the best years of my teaching career. Although she thanks me for my friendship, it is through her friendship and support that I came to learn what true friendship is all about. When I felt like I was the only one who cared to make our school better for the children. When I thought I was invested in the outcome and could see the “vision” but that everyone else could not “see it”. Except for Renee who believed in me as a leader; and my “vision”, as a true friend should. It showed in everything she said (positive words of encouragement) and in her actions (like helping me to bring my ideas to fruition). We could rely on each other and support the others ideas and endeavors. We had hours upon hours of discussions about what made us happy in life and what we wanted from our careers. Sometimes friendship is just about listening and being in the moment This selfless act of friendship has made an indelible mark on me and for everything I thought I knew about friendship Renee manage to teach me even more.
I was so glad to have been graced with her positive presence when I needed someone the most. It was fate that brought us together, but it is true friendship that binds us together.
A.C. Wise, MA, M Ed