What can you say about a friend? The word 'friend' doesn't seem full enough in six letters to hold the amount of love or time or guacamole you've shared over a lifetime. And so for today, when maybe you can't quite fit all the words on an endless scrolling screen, you just say happy birthday.
I have been using my writing time and this format to offer me an outlet during this weird, confusing and stressful life we're living together. It helps. I've heard some writers (like, "official" writers) say that they're not quite sure what they mean until they write it down. Many of my entries during this quarantine have been helpful in that way, but this post is just pure on thanksgiving and celebration. In this case, I know exactly what I mean to say.
Here's to the friend who makes you laugh.
Who texts when they're just around the corner.
Who shares an infinite list of "remember whens."
Who loves you at your best and probably more so at your worst.
Who can sit comfortably in silence with you or talk for hours (as long as it's before her bedtime).
Who always makes the perfect playlist.
Who is a sucker for a no-bake chocolate cookie.
Who will always, ALWAYS, sing you a song.
Who runs to your rescue at life's most challenging moments.
Who sends you healing pictures of puppies.
Who loves your people as their own.
Who is family.
Birthdays are special. Maybe in this time they're even more cherished. I have seen so many birthday caravans and surprises. Virtual celebrations, full of unexpected deliveries and life-sized cards that proclaim our joy for that person we celebrate.
So, let this be my best virtual celebration of love for a friend. An offering of thanks. An exclamation of joy for her and for all who benefit from her kindness and generosity. May the year ahead bring her joy and happiness, mixed with Bloody Mary's, chips and salsa, some travel (maybe?!), and a whole lotta dog kisses!
And if you would like to join this virtual celebration, the birthday girl would be so pleased with a donation to her favorite charity, QC Family Tree, a local non-profit doing a ton of good in our community.
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