I have a friend who has been my friend since we were babies. Her name is Kim. We spoke on yesterday. Actually, I called because she was supposed to email me pictures and I haven't gotten them yet. She's been occupied with other things like her 3 beautiful children.
Oh, and the fact that her doctor thought she had cancer. For some reason, I was in shock when she told me. And, I was surprised she didn't tell me sooner. She wanted to wait until they knew something for sure. For now, they say she doesn't have cancer. But, she has to get checked again in 4 months. Most of my childhood memories include Kim...and Javares. He's already gone and I don't know how I would handle her leaving too. Granted, we don't talk nearly as much as we used to. Life has us moving in very different directions a lot of the time. But, that's still my girl.
When I was home in February, I visited one of my mother's friends. I stayed at her house for hours. She helped me realize just what a good friend my mom was. I think I knew that because she had so many girlfriends. I just couldn't appreciate that aspect of my mom. All I knew is they tied up the telephone too much and laughed too loud. But, my mother was a good friend.
At this very moment, I'm talking to Ayana (via IM) about why I'm not a good friend. I guess I shouldn't say that because I am sort of good. I'll do anything for my friends. If they need someone to clean up vomit or slash tires, I'm there. I am really joking right now, by the way. I love to laugh and talk to my friends. But, I'm not good at maintaining friendships. I rarely remember birthdays. I don't call much because I don't like to talk on the telephone. I gotta do better. I'm good in-person but if there's distance between us, I don't do so well.
When my mom died, she was surrounded by her girlfriends. I used to be a little jealous because they got her last moments. But, I think that was probably the way she wanted it. She was surrounded by the women who knew her best...her girlfriends.
To my girlfriends, expect more phone calls and visits. I just might even go on shopping trips with you ladies...just as soon as I recover from jet lag. I'll be back in Houston in 11 days!
Oh, and the fact that her doctor thought she had cancer. For some reason, I was in shock when she told me. And, I was surprised she didn't tell me sooner. She wanted to wait until they knew something for sure. For now, they say she doesn't have cancer. But, she has to get checked again in 4 months. Most of my childhood memories include Kim...and Javares. He's already gone and I don't know how I would handle her leaving too. Granted, we don't talk nearly as much as we used to. Life has us moving in very different directions a lot of the time. But, that's still my girl.
When I was home in February, I visited one of my mother's friends. I stayed at her house for hours. She helped me realize just what a good friend my mom was. I think I knew that because she had so many girlfriends. I just couldn't appreciate that aspect of my mom. All I knew is they tied up the telephone too much and laughed too loud. But, my mother was a good friend.
At this very moment, I'm talking to Ayana (via IM) about why I'm not a good friend. I guess I shouldn't say that because I am sort of good. I'll do anything for my friends. If they need someone to clean up vomit or slash tires, I'm there. I am really joking right now, by the way. I love to laugh and talk to my friends. But, I'm not good at maintaining friendships. I rarely remember birthdays. I don't call much because I don't like to talk on the telephone. I gotta do better. I'm good in-person but if there's distance between us, I don't do so well.
When my mom died, she was surrounded by her girlfriends. I used to be a little jealous because they got her last moments. But, I think that was probably the way she wanted it. She was surrounded by the women who knew her best...her girlfriends.
To my girlfriends, expect more phone calls and visits. I just might even go on shopping trips with you ladies...just as soon as I recover from jet lag. I'll be back in Houston in 11 days!
Comments
Keisha
Red
Love you and the family,
Nazah
Latanya (P.S. You don't need to call me I'll holla at you later!)
Love ya girlie,
Nika
Ayana
Guess who???
You're a great friend. I think friends come in different flavors and do different things but it's good b/c variety adds flavor to life. I do however think it's important to let friends know how important they are b/c they forget sometimes and if you have one really good friend you got more than your fair share. On another note I can't believe you're returning to the USA in 11 days. I know you're excited. So back to Houston for good?
Lonna