Friendship

We have laughed, cried, suffered, and enjoyed good food- TOGETHER! It's difficult to imagine a time when I didn't have my best friend around or just a phone call away to listen to me vent or share my most embarrassing moments. I only remember us having one disagreement once and that was only because she didn't want me wasting my life away with a man who was about ten years older than me. The awkward moment only lasted a few minutes...LOL.

I said all that to say that as I embark on a new journey I am very happy to know that my best friend has done all that she can to be there for me and I want her to know that she is appreciated and truly loved by me.

In addition to my best friend being there, there are numerous other friends who have my back and who have shown me that I will always have their love, support, and their shoulder to cry on when I need to throw a pity party (one hour maximum time limit). I appreciate the positive energy I get from friends. At times when I couldn't reach my family members by phone or face to face I always had a friend that was there for me.

I am thankful for my friends in Atlanta, Tallahassee, Virginia, and all points in between because they have shaped my life and can bear witness to my testimony. There have been times when I don't know what I would have done without a friend to change my mind or be the voice of reason when I wanted to do some things I might have regretted.

Friendship has power beyond belief....and I believe that everyone should have at least one true friend. Friends lift each other up when they are down. Friends understand. Friends don't judge. Friends tell the truth-even when it hurts like hell! Friends don't let friends walk around with boogers in their nose...LOL!

To all my TRUE friends....I owe you one! Thank you for listening and encouraging and respecting me.

I encourage everyone to live a life that is Better than yesterday, Brighter than your darkest moment, and with a belief in your heart that convinces you that you are Blessed!

Chowan Moore Aforo
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