True Friends

As I narrated in my previous story on this blog, I purchased a new smartphone after rain damaged my old one. The new smartphone set me back several thousand shillings. That had me pondering, "If I became cash-strapped, who would I turn to for financial assistance?"

The question made me realize the importance of having true friends. And who are true friends? They are people who think we are good eggs even though we are all slightly cracked. True friends stand by us in good and bad times, and they are genuinely happy when we achieve our dreams.

I don't know about you but for me, I am fortunate to have true friends. They include my family, relatives and some other people I have met along the way. Here's the list of my current true friends:

1. My parents: When I think of my true friends, my parents top the list and deservedly so. Not only have they always been there for me, they have also given me room to explore my talents.
2. My kid brother Symo: When we lived together here at home, Symo could be mean-spirited. But with time, he has mellowed into a very encouraging brother. He gives me positive feedback on the contents I post on this blog.
3. Uncle Gibson Mwangi: I have always taken a liking to Uncle Gibson because he is such a kind, humble and generous man. When I was in high school, I would sometimes visit him at his shop where he would treat me to delicious dishes.
4. David Mwakima: A Harvard graduate, David is one of those true friends that are rare to find. He became my friend in 2012 when he was serving as the school captain of Starehe Boys' Centre in Nairobi.
5. Boniface Muia: Also a year ahead of me during our schooling days, Boniface was a schoolmate of mine at Starehe Boys' Centre where we had our high school and college education. Even though we never interacted much at Starehe, he has grown into a great friend of mine over the last eight years.

There you have it: that is, the list of my current true friends. I always feel free to turn to the people in that list whenever I have a financial need. And they often come through for me. They really are my true friends.

To maintain their friendships, I sometimes like their social media posts, wish them happy birthdays and cheer them in their endeavors. And in the case of my parents who are not active on social media, I always assist them at something they can't do, such as navigating through their smartphones.

While I continue living on this grand and magnificent planet, I will strive to win more true friends. I especially look forward to meeting the woman of my dreams who I am believing will be the most loyal friend I will ever have.

My beloved reader, I implore you to also form true friendships. Build a network of supportive buddies you can turn for help in your times of need. And don't take the buddies for granted. Keep in touch with them and be there for them. That's all I am saying.

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RECOMMENDATION: If you've enjoyed the above story on true friends, you might also enjoy another one on "How to Win Friends" which I wrote several years ago. Just click on that link in blue to dive straight into the story.