She is a Friend of Mind

"She is a friend of mind.  She gather me, man.  The pieces I am, she gather them and give them back to me in all the right order.  It's good, you know, when you got a woman who is a friend of your mind." - Toni Morrison

Today is my BFF's birthday, my chosen sister.  We met 32 years ago in junior high and have been like family ever since. 

When I look at her, I see the young, fresh-faced kids that we both were when we met in 8th grade.  I see the crazy, care-free teenagers we were, remember all the milestone moments of our lives.  Getting our drivers' licenses, prom, graduation.  Turning 21 and clubbing, dancing til the wee hours of the morning, eating Taco Bell the next afternoon.

Meeting the men of our dreams, getting engaged, planning weddings, having our first, then second, babies within months of each other.

When I became pregnant with the triplets, she doted on me and worried about me like only a sister would do.  She and her amazing husband are Godparents to one, special aunt and uncle to all.

In fact, this woman is so amazing that she gave blood for the triplets when they needed transfusions after their premature birth.  I guess she really is blood-related to them!

I cherish all the beautiful memories of our friendship and don't mind growing old knowing that she's right there beside me.  We enjoy the time we get to share now as moms to growing kids and look forward to watching our children, who are as close as cousins, enjoy all the same milestones together. 

Happy Birthday, Boo - love you forever!