A letter of Advice to A Friend

Hi, Andrea, how are you?.. I wanted to call you back last night but I didn’t have load on my cell phone. ..I went to sleep last night thinking about what you've said to me. I told you, I thought I know you well..

Just take it easy Andrea. If you only knew all my life story, you might have wondered why and how I’ve survived.

You're even lucky .You have youth, you have alents, you have the looks and lots of opportunities. You are physically blessed compared to most girls I knew .

You are better, you have the brains, you have big ambitions...in short you are holding all the aces in your hands..But, you have to play it well. The way I see it, (I hope you wont take it negatively), you are in a hurry to get all what you want in one setting. Your priorities are also messed up. Know the immediate and long term priorities and know that the most important one isn’t necessary the first thing that you will or have to attend to. For example, your first priority is your daughter --I presumed, but you can’t give her your attention at this moment. That’s only an example..How I wish I know the best order of priorities that will work best for you but we are different person with different mindset. Take care Andrea and please don’t ever think of taking your own life..

Remember your daughter, Queenie and your son, Roland, are still young. Though you aren’t always with them but being their mother, they need you, and I'm sure they loved you. So, please look forward to the day that you and your kids will be together---happy, healthy and living comfortably.

It might be corny sometimes but I say prayer works and it will make you strong. God Bless.

JPS