Then there’s the Girl Posse. I am a firm believer that if everyone had a Girl Posse in their lives, people would never need psychotherapy with someone like me. This group of girlfriends can accomplish anything, and if any one of us needed something, the rest of us would practically fight to see who could do it for them first or best. Even though I’m an only child, these are the sisters of my heart. When I was sick, there were precious few days that I didn’t get a visit from at least one (and often several) of them. With my Girl Posse, we’ve gone through surgeries and long illnesses, deaths of friends and parents, births and adoptions of babies, several degree programs, plays, weddings, moves, house renovations, vacations, movies, New Years Eve parties, Dirty Santa, and enough cheese to keep the dairy business afloat even in the midst of a low-fat craze. Each one of the Girl Posse is unique, and I’m thankful for the blessing that each of them are to me.
Brenda Wilkes is the embodiment of a loyal friend, and I admire the fortitude she has. Of the GP members, she's the one I've been friends with the longest, and of all the friends I have, we're probably the most similar (I hope she thinks that is a compliment - I do). Brenda and I share a love of procrastination, reality television, Les Miserables (which we got to see it on the front row of the Broadway stage before it left NYC). Being friends with Brenda also gives me opportunities for her mom's amazingly good homemade angel food canke and pimento cheese.
Terry Anderson is our nurturing Girl Posse mom, and I love her sweet, tenderhearted nature. Her precious, adorable, perfect son Will is Rebecca's older buddy. Of all the gifts she has gotten, the ones he has picked for her have been among her favorites (i.e., Chucky Puppy).
Lisa Adams cries at movies like I do, and I like to imagine I could sing like she does. She has an infectious youth about her that never gets older, and she and I share a penchant for the Food Network.
Sandy Williams is the person who keeps me updated on all breaking Fayetteville news by sending me text messages like, “The Barbecue Shack is burning down right now.” And you know, that's a pretty cool way to stay in touch with what's happening in my hometown. The thing I love most about Sandy is that she has this quietness, but lurking beneath is a hilarious dry humor.
Lucy Carter has a quiet, gentle spirit, and I'm so proud of all the changes in her life these last couple of years. She glows with a new appreciation of life. AND Lucy is our resident artist!
Kathy Lowks is an inspiration in her thoughtful but relaxed approach to life.
Jackie Cashion has it all together and yet has an amazing ability to not take herself too seriously, and I particularly admire the close relationship she has with her teenage son.
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