Definitely Not "Rubber Necking"

Well...this has been quite the year my beautiful friend...

One of the most important people in my life and I have been sharing our journey for many years...a journey that has taken us to deeper levels over the past year or so...sometimes so deep that we need "hip waders" to get through the "muck". Those highs, lows and in betweens that we share has only solidified the depth of our friendship.

So my friend, to you I say...I share this journey with you because I love you...there isn't any "rubber necking" going on here! You are one of the most amazing women I know...your depth and insight in your ability to see and process the world; your loving heart; your kind and caring spirit; your creative soul; the way you make me laugh, smile and how you share the times of anger and sorrow with me; how you hold my hand when I need you; how you challenge me when I need it the most (yet often resist it); how you have allowed me into your life and heart and shared with me your journey; how we can share an enriching walk, a fantastic workout, a delicious chai tea, savour some amazing chocolate, sit and chat or watch tv or have an energetic evening; and most of all because of the light that you bring into my life...all of these things and more enrich my life because you are a part of it...they are a part of what makes you the amazing person I know you to be (I know I could go on and on about how much you mean to me...) I believe with all my heart that you were brought into my life as a blessing to enrich it and share it...forever I will love you my friend.

So on this dreary, wet weekend we won't let anything stand in the way of celebrating this journey we have traveled on this past year (albeit mucky journey)...we will put on our finest pair of boots and CELEBRATE...celebrate another year that those of us who are fortunate enough to know you have been blessed with you in our lives...as you celebrate another year that you have been blessed with the gift of being able to experience your journey! HAPPY BIRTHDAY friend...I LOVE YOU LOTS!!!!