Nobody sees a flower-really-it is so small it takes time-we haven't time-and to see takes time, likes to have a friend takes time.
             When I take a look at myself and review the systems in my world, there are two that stand out the most, but one that prevails as my primary support system. This particular support system consist of 4 women, three of whom I have been friends with for 13 years and one whom we've been friends for seven. Besides these women, my "immediate" family which consist of my fiancé, my children and my father are secondary my secondary support system. Why my friends prevail over my immediate family is because when the pressure mounts up to satisfy the needs of my "immediate", it's my friends who are there to help. As well as helping me with trouble within my household my friends help me in all areas of my life.
             Ayanna, Teresa, Monica and Danyell are my four best friends. Danyell is my friend of seven years but it feels like much longer. All of these ladies provide temporary escapes from my troubles as well as permanent solutions to many of my problems. What makes my relationships with each of these women so genuine is that the friendships run on two way streets.
             "I need you to watch the kids." "Can you serve him these divorce papers?" "You have extra money?" "Show me how to do this math problem." But more importantly; "you need extra cash?" You need a ride?" "I'll do her hair." Bring them over, I'll baby-sit." "Relax you'll get through it." In the case of my friends and I the old African proverb, "It takes a whole village to raise a child" is definitely true.
             I appreciate these women because I can be myself whenever I am in their presence. These women provide me with support and motivate me to aspire to great heights. When I decided to
             ...