There's someone who will never abandon you, who has remained by your side for decades, and to whose presence you are so accustomed to that it's only when you turn your head you find she's always been there helping you on your way.

That's a true friend.

There's someone who treats you as an individual, regardless of your race, culture, religion or circumstances, who always respects you.

That's a true friend.

There's someone who never wants anything from you, whose only concern is how to offer you more to enrich your life so that you can face the challenges thrown at you by an ever-changing world.

That's a true friend.

When life is going well, you only sense her presence vaguely.

When adversity presents itself, however, you see clearly as she reaches out her hand to you.

But when she is faced with adversity, you are bound by tacitly agreed rules and leave her to struggle by herself.

Life is not about winning the race; instead, it's about how we help one another over the finish line.

Love is but a word until someone's presence gives it meaning.

You embody that meaning.

Perhaps she deserves an invitation, a seat at the table, for she leaves no one behind and thus shall not be left alone.

Taiwan can help.