Alaina is that friend. The one who loves me unconditionally and never hesitates to say so. I realized it the first time when she introduced me to her boyfriend. I was excited to meet Marc on one visit home from Zambia. "This is my perfect friend Sarah". I laughed it off- remarking on how perfectly average I am.
In the past year, now living on the same Continent we've seen a little more of each other than in the past several years, Alaina has complimented me in various ways. The overall feeling she gives me is that I'm perfect just the way I am. Sometimes I want to throw my head back and laugh. Over the years we've had so many 'non-perfect' moments; sharing swears to shame truckers, falling off horses, moaning of financial woes, hangovers, health concerns or heart breaks. Through all the growing pains and now those worrisome thoughts about hitting the big 3-0 I can honestly say that I'm a better person just knowing she's in my corner. It's a special feeling to have someone who is not family or husband support me so unconditionally (& fiercely). I felt the best birthday gift for such a dear friend would involve trying to express my gratitude- I'm not sure how I did but in any case- happy birthday Lain!
And just because I know this will make her cringe- check out my first ever completed knitting project -weeeeeeeee!
2 comments:
I don't even know what to say. You know how to get the tears flowing first thing on a Monday :)
Thank you so much for such a wonderful post, it means so much. I am so lucky to have you as a friend...being 30 is all good cause I have you to share it with.
Thank you for everything. Love you so much!!!
Xoxoxo
I can't tell you how much I loved your love letter to your gal pal! A beautiful, heart-felt sentiment that I am sure she enjoyed too. Still loving your words, keep them coming! xoxohh PS: SO impressed at the scarf!
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