Has anyone ever helped you discover who you are? You know that person who stood by your side as you made the wrong and right decisions of a lifetime and never judged you? Someone who knows all your darkest and deepest secrets? I sure do. Lemisha truly is my bestie. She was there when I needed her most. The fact that I have such a good friend who is always there for me, even when nobody is around, helps to remind me how much our friendship is valued.
I have learned over the years that we are inseparable. No one can tear us apart. We’ve been through several failed attempts from others to do so. Amazingly, they’ve all worked out for our benefit. The attempts to break us apart were unsuccessful, but they did help us grow in maturity and how to get along with others. Finding a true friend can be difficult. We should therefore value this divine friendship that is built on feelings and understanding. In 2017, it was evident that having a close friend does not mean you will never have any disagreements. Lemisha is a friend I’ve known for thirteen long years. She and I were introduced in church. At the time we met, I wasn’t her biggest fan. We had never spoken to each other nor thought we would form a close bond. But God had different plans.
In 2014, when my church started a “J3:16” dance group, we all began to get along. Lemisha’s and my bond was instantaneous as we danced. Over time, we became “good friend” and noticed that we lived just four minutes apart. Even today we remain the best of pals and grow stronger each day. We haven’t lived together. However, we have spent some nights in each other homes. Lemisha and I are genuinely genuine. We both share the exact same values, as well as the same sense humor. However, everything isn’t always smooth. We got to where we are today because of many disagreements.