It takes a very kind and open heart to do what has been done for me over the last six months. And I am more than lucky to be where I am, today. From the day I met Shardae, I knew she was a keeper. I have made many of the wrong friends throughout my lifetime, been a terrible judge of good character and just a general sucker in friendship and love. I can honestly say that I can count my close, true friends on one hand. Shardae is one of them. Her partner Greg is another. And their daughter Gypsy is the icing on the cake.
I met Shardae in February, when she started in the second week of my course. And as if over-night, I became part of her family. At the time, I was friends with Amanda (long story to be explained later) and we'd go and hang out sometimes. But it was quite obvious as time went by that Shardy and I had become a lot closer than she and Amanda. I began staying at Shardae's house and ended up living there, as I still do. Things began to get messy with Amanda and, as a result of her continuous disregard for anything and anyone besides herself, the three of us became two.
Greg goes out of his way to help me with anything I need, and has done so even before my mishap with my ankle. He offers to take me anywhere I need to go, cooks, cleans up and entertains. He is, in all honesty, my idea of a perfect brother. And on top of all that, I can talk to him whenever I need to. He is always there to support me, ready with glue in hand to fix me when I fall apart. Which, to my horror, he's had to do a few times. One day, I hope I can repay him for everything he has done for me.
Shardae always puts a smile on my face. She has welcomed me into her family with open arms and has made me feel loved when I have been at the lowest point I ever remember reaching. She is my stability, my shoulder to cry on, my safety and one of my very few best friends. I have no idea what I would do without her and I credit her with keeping both my feet firmly on the ground when I'm at risk of floating away. I don't know what I EVER did without a friend like her.
And lastly but certainly not least, Gypsy. A little ray of sunshine. I love waking up every morning to "HI DAWWWDAAAAN!". I miss her like nothing else whenever I am away from her. She is the most adorable, intelligent and hilarious little girl I've met, and I am proud that she deems me worthy of her love. Crazy Aunty Jordy isn't going anywhere, Gyppo. So lets hope she can keep up with you as you get older!
I don't know what I've done to deserve a family as amazing as this. But I wouldn't trade them for anyone or anything in the world. <3
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