Chantelligence: Friendship

I never thought I would get on a plane to fly to a state I've never been before, to meet an online friend that I've never met before. But guess what? I did.

On February 20th, early in the morning, I kissed my girlfriend and kids goodbye and boarded a flight to Cleveland.

My friend Sara had surgery on February 15th. What should have been a routine procedure turned into a nightmare. Sara is a strong ass woman for whom I have much respect. When she asked for help, I knew it was serious. I didn't hesitate. I am thankful to be one part of a family of friends I've met through Twitter. I knew without a doubt that if I was in need, they would be there.

I knew I had to make my way to Cleveland but how? As a single mom of two kids the spare change is non-existent. Enter some amazing, wonderful woman I have also never met. They helped pay for my plane ticket, or contributed in other ways to support Sara. Because of them I was able to spend three days taking care of Sara, her adorable baby Chloe and I may or may not have made her boyfriend get out of the house for a few hours.

This is long overdue, filled with love and gratitude....