" Friends are the family you choose" Jess C Scott
Just in time for Thanksgiving, this weeks Thoro Gems are some ladies I hold very close to my heart. I'm so thankful for them not just because they have proven themselves to really be priceless but they're all my sisters from God.
Carmella Carter. Mrs.Carter For Real! (little inside petty)
My great fraaaaaaan, little big sister and PIC in all things Holy and Ratchet. She gets me. We came friends at point in my life were I was going through a heavy depression and didn't even know it. My mood and perspective on life was dismal .Her friendship was like a place of refuge for me and we've only gotten closer. She holds no punches with me and that's one of the things I love most about her. I can count on her to always be 100%. I've witnessed her go through life altering situations, publicly and she never folded. Certified Real is this one.She just recently got engaged and I'm her maid of honor (OWWW OWWW). She's an author. Life Coach and Motivational Speaker. She also works at local high school as a Youth Development Specialist all on top of being a mother of 4. She's too dope!
Renee Taylor, RN. My Nee Nee
Special shout out my friend for graduating from nursing school this year and YOU BETTA NOT FORGET THE RN !! This girl is a gem in real life. No BS, I have never in my life met someone who was so selfless without being pretentious. She couldn't have picked a better career path because she's genuinely a caring person. She's the friend that will stop everything to come to where ever you are to make sure you're ok. The last one to leave to make sure you're not alone. The friend that hides money in your car for you to find later. The constant shoulder to cry on and ear that listens. She's the friend that values and celebrates you. My 30th birthday wouldn't have been so special if it wasn't for her and when I couldn't afford all my books last semester, she gave me her voucher to pay for them. She's such a blessing and I just admire her as a woman.
Ashley ,BFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
As rapper Eve said " I consider her my blood and it don't come no thicker. NOBODY,except God knows me like her .We've been besties since freshman year of high school. I remember hearing someone say that if you and your friends don't argue its not a real friendship. I was like wheeeet! That's crazy and a lie because me and her never fight. As a matter of fact we rarely disagree but if we do, the respect and love is so real that any type of violation couldn't last long at all. She's been here for everything.She's really my sister for life and nothing comes between that. `99 and forever!
Denise. My beautiful Boricua
I met this beautiful soul a couple of years ago through a mutual friend at a poetry event that she put together and we clicked instantly. She's so down-to-earth and naturally caring that you cant help but to love her.She is one the most thorough people I've ever met. This is my friend that is a lady at all times but takes no mess. And I don't even understand how she would come across people that would give her mess because her heart is pure gold. She always handles her business and makes me see the bigger picture as far as how to handle myself and my affairs because she's always so classy. Less than 2 years ago she had a gorgeous baby girl and I've seen my friend blossom into this bomb woman with everyday that's goes past.
Cierra. My little baby that listens...kinda lol!
First of all, Cie Cie is like my baby sister. This girl is hilarious and all the way WTS! She always makes me feel better when I'm down and has my back 1000%. I wish I could share some of the things she's done but that goes against the code LOL. She's that friend that when she says she got you, she got you! No ifs, ands, or buts. I've seen her go far out of her way for people especially those she loves. Even though I wish there were some people she would spin already(ahem) you can always count on Cie. Even though she's younger than me her soul and mind is so mature and her spirit is so sweet. I love having her around.
Some times, people can make it hard for you to be yourself. At all times, I can always be Krystal with these ladies.Every one of them has not only showed me friendship but teaches me how to be a friend whether she knows it or not. They talked me off the ledge, helped me get myself together, encouraged me, rescued me, prayed for me, fasted for me, checked me,cried with me, etc. They've sewed into my spirit and my dreams and inspire me to be a better woman in every area of my life. They never crossed me, pulled any snake-ish moves or made me feel like I was insignificant. I know they all truly care about me. I've had a lot of people show themselves untrustworthy even some family so I'm thankful that God gave them to me. I hope my sisters are lifers.
Mel, Nee, Ashley, Denise and Cie, you beautiful gyals are truly thoro gems!
XO,
Krystal