I was here, this is for my ladies!
Friendship, like brotherhood or sisterhood, is one of the greatest blessings God plants in us. In some cases, Friends have been treated just as brothers/sisters. The Arabic sayings that, “a friend is a brother/sister from another mother” explains it all.
For my beautiful friends out there, if I have never told you how valuable you are to me, today I do so as I put my footprints on the sand of time with reverence of your warm friendship.
Everyone needs friends as much as they need their siblings. However, one thing about friendship that stands out in some friends who become like the weeds in your garden of life can be weeded off. Oh! Thank God. my friends have been more supportive and loving rather than destructive and misleading. The fact why I remember them in this article and to introduce them to the world as my dear ones.
My encounter with friends exposed me to three kinds of friends i.e friends for a reason, friends for a season and friends for lifetime. As the names suggests, the reason and the seasons all require a completely different set of qualities in a friend although some people maybe friends for more reasons. All friends are equally important regardless of reason, season or duration of friendship.
My friends have loved and supported my initiatives regardless of my human shortcomings. They have treated me as I am and ensured that they don’t leave me as they found me. To say the least, I love them!
Real lasting friendship can only stand the test of time when friends have something in common. Remember those times when you found that other person has the same opinion, test, hobby, etc. As you, the common expression is “what? you too?” Friendship starts at that moment. I met most of my friends in this way. I am happy I still have them, and the list is increasing.
My two beautiful sisters Hipai and Zereda are just amazing. Their sense of humor, respect, and support has kept me and will keep me indebted to them. The name Hipai (In Pazande) actually means Patience and Zereda (in Pazande) means Peace. It’s as if they named themselves. Both of them exhibit the characters portrayed by their names. A sisters, we have had our ups and downs but they remained friends that matter to one another.
School time friends are remembered for one’s entire life. Still my close friend, beautiful Rebecca Emmanuel did not leave me alone and lonely during primary school education. We were so addicted to each other that we almost planned we should fail our primary eight exams to guarantee another year together. Crazy, isn’t it? It gives me joy to note that we all reached the top of education hill, University, and still friends. Life is sweet with you darling!
When life needed some kind of adventure, sight-seeing and appreciating nature, Christina Michael was just available to make me feel like she was born to make me happy. Her love for knowledge through research her scientific dissection of life’s most pertinent issues I made me feel like I was living on top of the globe. I must confess, if you acknowledge any of my writing, including this article, it’s because Christina once inspired me to write. I don’t regret any second in my entire friendship with you since 2006 to date. I cherish you.
Thanks to social media. It’s said that people may like and follow you through social media. But can the same people follow and like you in your good and bad times? I don’t know your answer, but for the sake of my sweet friend Jovana Patience, my answer is Yes. I actually met her on Facebook and when she came back from Australia the chemistry intensified. From 2010 to date. I only remember laughter and enjoyment of our time. You made my last few days in Khartoum, Sudan moments to remember. I look forward to seeing you again dear girlfriend.
Friendship requires patience and tolerance to be able to understand one another. I would not have known how lovely Suzan Edwin was if I didn’t exercise some patience. Her lifestyle is unique, admirable though. Her full attention to details and the need to be near perfect might not be well conceived by some people. But that is what I admire. Suzan, my action-oriented friend would prefer to act her love and care than announce it. I must say I have learnt a lot from you girlfriend. May you continue to inspire more people. Thank you for being my friend.
One of the most difficult friendships is with your relative an aunt for this matter. She could easily turn in to your matron rather than friend or assume her relative position and begin to control you instead of guiding you. Well, am one lucky one. My dearest friend and aunt Mary Daniel is not the nagging type. One can hardly know she is my aunt. We blend so well and behave just as the dream love queens. Her love and care for me have never changed since childhood. She is my best friend, the one whom I share my secrets and my problems. In short, I trust her. I love her like fat kid like cakes! Sweetie Auntie, you are my inspiration.
Now here comes my two unforgettable beauties. They first appeared to me like the angels from heaven, coming to save me. Chakouthbel Kange (Shabel) and Margret Chang (Magi) are their names. They are cousins too.
I had just arrived Nairobi in 2012. I felt lonely and alone. I started doubting my continuity in that place, and as I was in the middle of my thought, these God-sent beauties came to my rescue. I met Shable at the dinning hall in Daystar University on the orientation week. With in no time , we were moving along with both ladies showing me around and making me familiarize in a fast track way. Within two weeks, Daystar University was like ten years residence. I enjoyed your company and I have learnt from your support. Thank you.
The last but not the least, is Jacqueline Gimugu . When it comes to someone with the same character as yours, I can think of no body other than Jacqueline. I see myself in her and that makes me appreciate life even more. I cannot remember any incident of quarrel or rivalry between us, she is like my best wish box. Whenever am going out for anything, she would shower me with the best of best wishes that make me approach the world with utmost courage. She is energized, a happiness simulator and a courage generator. I love you very sincerely Jacqueline.
I certainly could not write about all my friends. I know and respect all of you who impacted on my life in a way. I love you all, Brenda Msaky, Marline Furaha, Margaret Mwenya, Lina Charlesman, Shiko Njoroge, and Anastasia Kiraki.