Friends

Friends are very special people. Some are there to pick you up when you have fallen, others are there to help you laugh your way through the hard times. I love seeing my friends, I enjoy talking to them face to face. Most always when I see their faces they are waiting with a smile.
Although we get along most of the time, our relationships are not always perfect. I have a friend who likes to make everything we discuss an argument, why he does this I have no idea. Every once in a while we will get to talking about creationism vs evolution. For all who don't know that's basically the Big Bang Theory vs God creating everything as it is printed in the Bible. Anytime I mention the Bible as being the true inspired word of God he gets huffy and begins arguing. I think its because he thinks I'm trying to persuade and convert him. The truth is I would like to "convert"him but not by force. He makes it so hard for me to stay calm and explain things rationally. Anytime he tries to counteract what I say he doesn't come up with any new information but repeats what little facts he has. It is really frustrating and makes me want to force my beliefs on him which I know is not the way to go. Even though he irritates me and believes that I will give up on him, just as hundreds of people have done in the past, I remind him everyday I'm one person who will stay by his side through thick and thin.