May 2008
Contents
Friends by Mail
Faith to Swim
Harlee N.
Lost and Scared
Rylie S.
Singing and Cleaning
Joseph S.
Getting to Know the First Presidency of the Church
Beautiful Music
John P. Buentello
Coloring Page
Honoring His Name
Shayne M. Bowen and Kimberly Reid
The Best Bargain
Sheila Kindred
Family Hug
Diane M. Franson
I Have a Family Here on Earth
Linda Christensen
Matt and Mandy
Trying to Be Like Jesus
I Will Be Honest
Zane J.
Sweet Feelings
Allison R.
Being Nice
Reagan R.
Kindness Reminder
Katherine J.
Following an Impression
Gary R. and Sarah Cutler
One Happy Girl
Julie Wardell
Kitchen Krafts
Questions and Answers about the Priesthood
Marilynne Linford
Mothers in the Scriptures
Britney Rule
Spring
D. A. Stone
Andy’s Choice
Darlene Young
Book Reviews
For Little Friends
The Beautiful Green Glass
Diane Marie Franson
Let’s Plant a Garden
Lorena Moody
Handy Pencil Holder
Jane Scherer
Our Creative Friends
Receiving the Gold Plates
Clean-up Claire
Marianne Dahl Johnson
Special Witness: Does It Really Matter What Kind of Music I Listen To?
Boyd K. Packer
Friends in the News
Joseph Smith Receives the Gold Plates
Guide to the Friend
“Coloring Page,” Friend, May 2008, 7