Girlfriends *(The Best Kind of Relationship)*

I have been blessed with two (2) mind you, they are my sistahs, my confidants’ my conscience, and when needed, my confessors.They are two uplifting, free spirits, true to their calling. Always encouraging, and yes when needed severely critical though not often. So am I especially with Sista Dee, whom I will love unconditionally forever even though she has caused more than a few gray strands in my head than I need, due to the choices she makes. Particularly in the area of male and female relationships. Sometimes you just have to step back and let it happen when it comes to her. Still she’s my girl, and more times that I can recount, has always had my back. Ms. Emma is my rock, sensible, self assured, steadfast, confident. She is always there to consult, challenge me, and to uplift me spiritually. Both have seen me at my best, and always nudge me towards excellence. They have seen me at my worst, and stayed by my side through a multitude of trials. A marriage that ended abruptly, rearing of children and expectations and births of grandchildren, (all before their time).I have been truly blessed by God to have two such friends in my life. We travel together, talk on the phone more frequently than what is normal. Even miles could not sever our love for each other. Once we all lived here in the “Big Easy” but due to Katrina we all had to go our separate ways. Atlanta, Little Rock and Mobile.We still share our horror stories about dates gone bad, Gold tooth men who stalk, weak lines to get you interested, and yes, the one you hope will be as good to you as he looks. Yet never depending on anyone to make us happy but ourselves.Yes the memories are still there, still intact, and the connection is constant and unstrained. I can’t wait until we get together again to hash out all of our experiences; joys, disappointments, and surprises.Yeah…I am honored to have two girlfriends that have been my strength, my towers in times of distress and peacemakers when warranted. No man can come between us; this we have proven time and time again for the past eighteen years. Girlfriends, need I say more!