Jen’s birthday was Friday.

Have I told you how much I adore her?

She is my best friend.

We’ve known each other since 7th grade, when our moms made us be friends.

It was a perfect match.

She played basketball. I danced.

She has great legs. I sing.

She is a beautiful redhead. I like to write letters.

She has a passion for the Peace Corp. I was a PolySci major.

She is very, very smart. I like to eat chocolate.

See? Told you.

{Jen holding Nate at the house I remember as my 2nd home…. her parents welcomed me in as one of theirs and they were STUCK with me! Hi, Nancy and Dave!! Love you, miss you!!}

I traveled up to DC to visit her beautiful family this last summer.

If you have a friend that you love…. that you adore… tell them. We all need to hear it and know that we are loved.

 

Jen… I am shouting it to the world. You are smart and kind and beautiful and warm and I would be a different person without you. I’m so glad you are in my life.