Friends

I am blessed. I don't have a lot of friends but the ones I have are appreciated and loved and gifts from God. I consider myself lucky.

Stephanie is my daughter and my best friend. Sarcastic, witty, intelligent, funny quick with answers, and a pain in the ass. Her big brother Jaime is a year older and just as funny and smart and brilliant. He is now a Daddy and his daughter is his life. He will do everything possible to give her a good life and protect her from the world. She will wrap him around her little finger. Jamie has had it harder than Stephanie- he's been on his own for a while and his strength to survive is amazing

Other than Stephanie & Jaime- Danny is the only person that understands my brain. I can start a sentence in the middle and they'll pick up on what I want to say. I can laugh and be as sarcastic as I like and as off the wall as I want. And no judging. He's smart funny brilliant responsible. He has spent the last half of life taking care of his older sister, her daughter and his brother. He is resourceful-He is starting his own company: ePitre Solutions. I love him like a son and a very very good friend..

I don't remember life without Patsi. Her family and mine met when I was 2. Her parents became my Uncle Jack and my Aunt Clara. She is closer than family.

Khatoun is like a sister. She is kind and generous. She takes food and clothing to the homeless in downtown.  She is the epitome of Mother Earth. She hurt herself a few years ago running a day care center at USC and is in constant pain. I pray she feels better soon.

I have a really good friend who has just written a book- The Chipping Away of America. Although I haven't yet read the book- (I'm waiting for my signed copy!!!) I know it hits home. She knows what she is talking about because she thouroughly researches everything. June Cain Miller Henry has passion in her convictions and gets her point across. Sometimes that point is sharp and hurts but it's always on the mark! She is funny witty and knows what she is talking about. I love her dearly and am proud to call her a friend.

Denise: She is my Barbie doll friend. She is beautiful, bright, courageous and she is a true survivor. She was in a horrible accident some years ago - she was thrown from a vehicle driven by an idiot driving too fast and drunk. She broke her neck and was told she'd never walk again. Denise decided with God's help she would prove them all wrong and she did. Today she bicycles through the Napa Valley (150 miles) she runs her own advertising company  ( www.mooremediala.com) and promotes acts in Las Vegas.

Carmella works with me at Apollo Motors. She is the funniest person I have met in a long time. She has no shame and sometimes what comes out of her mouth even embarasses me!! I have only known her a short time but I know we'll be friends for many many years to come. I look forward to a stronger relationship with this woman. Her Granddaughter reminds me of mine. Little Miss Melani is the cutest smartest little girl. She comes in and Hey Miss Susie- How are you today? I could hug her forever!