What does "Friendship" mean to you?

What does it really mean to be a friend to someone? My sister and I have been having some interesting conversations lately about friends. I guess as I am getting older I am just finding out who my real "friends" are and it's shocking to realize that it's not who you thought.  We were discussing who in our lives we thought we could count on and as we get older and wiser the list continues to get shorter and shorter. Sometimes it can be a hard pill to swallow.

I've always tried to be the best friend I could be and I am examining my actions and motives as well. I don't want to let any one down either.

Here's one quote that kind of resonated with me a little more than usual.

"True friendship isn't about being there when it's convenient; it's about being there when it's not.”

So what does being a TRUE FRIEND mean to you? What do you look for in a good friend? How do you think you've been a good friend?  (answers coming soon and we will revisit this in more detail)