Keather & Henda

Last night, I was asked that if I ever blogged about my two best friends that I would change the names to protect the innocent. Ha! That’s a laugh! Innocent? If they were innocent, we probably wouldn’t be best friends!

Anywho, that request inspired me to write a little about my friends: Keather & Henda.  We have been friends since the beginning of the earth. No, seriously. We graduated together in 1990, so you could truthfully say that we have been friends since The Big Bangs! (geez, I crack me up!)

Keather has been married to her high-school sweetheart for forever. She is a serious mama bear and not just for her own kids - although as Mr. T would say, “I pity the fool” – but for every kid. She has more integrity than I do. There is right and wrong and to her, really life would be easier if you just chose the right. Otherwise she will call you on it and not mince words. I respect that. I also know that she puts on a tough front, but is pretty much a big ol’ softy. I relate to that. She is very artistic. She has an eye for detail and the things she creates are beautiful.

Henda never takes herself too seriously. I love this because it is something I struggle with. She has a positive outlook on life and because of that, broken people and weirdos (inside joke) are drawn to her. She is kind and she always gives people the benefit of the doubt. Don’t be fooled, she is no push-over! As a single mom, I have never once heard her complain about the hardships. For the longest time, she worked two jobs and I would bet her kids have never wanted for anything. She is so laid back and yet when I compare myself to her, I feel lazy.  She also has a knack for remembering dates and people and she will drive across the whole country to visit with an old friend.

When the three of us get together, no topic is off-limits. Nothing is too nosy. Or disgusting. We have talked about every taboo thing from bank balances to which liquor makes you poop. I know their hopes, their dreams, their fears, their faith and their scars. And they know mine. We have held each other up during some of life's really big girl problems and called each other out on other minor whiny things. I am so thankful and blessed to have them in my life.



Love y'all mucho!!