I’ve always believed that it doesn’t take long for a person’s real self to become known. When I let people do their thing, when they don’t feel that they need to BE anything for me, just a little patience on my part, just observing, the gates open and their true being bubbles up.

I find everyone interesting and am willing to engage, just to know their self. The ones who shine through all of the others are always people I want to know better, because what they have, their self, it’s a gift to those around them.

“A gift to those around them” best describes Cheri Denise Coleman. It’s rare to meet someone so kind, so caring, so open, accepting and vulnerable. She is one of those people who, by her mere existence, actively reminds you that you are amazing as well. To her, no matter what might be going on, life is good.

Oh, don’t misunderstand, she is 100% human, and makes mistakes like the remaining 99.999… humans. Because she can acknowledge those errors and see past them, she is perfect. And by perfect I mean just a fricking awesome individual.

Even the animal kingdom believes this about my friend, Cheri. “How would I possibly know this” you might ask? I have talked to the animals and they have told me that this is true. (How dare you doubt me.)

So if by chance, one day, you are in a situation which allows you to meet this person, jump at that chance. Invest in yourself by investing in a relationship with Cheri Denise Coleman. You will be grateful that you did, Cheri will be grateful that she has met you and the animal kingdom will also be grateful.

Elizabeth Tustison
7/14/26