*brakes screeching*
Hold the phone.....
The day Dana and Drew have been waiting for. I wont lie, I have been ready to get this over with for a LONG time.
This gal walked into my life 5 or 6 years ago and I wasnt looking for a friend. I had plenty. Sometimes she turns life around for me. Sometimes "around" means upside down too. I wouldnt have it any other way though.
Dana is silly. I get a kick out of hearing about the dog's colors or her children's collaring books. You read it right. That's how she tells it. I love discussing road tripping with her and hope someday to visit this magical place called Minionapolos. Sounds amazing!
Dana came to work with me at the jail after working at the local community school and I have always said "They hired you after college because they realized they graduated you and forgot to teach you to how to spell!" I have loosened up (a tad bit) on her spelling mistakes though. Learning to pick my battles.
And after all of this ribbing, Dana has been and always will be right there for me. She has such a good heart and a good soul. Even in the worst of situations. Dana and I work very well together. We bounce off of each other. We dont even have to think about things. We just know what the other is going to do and we react to each other. We truly are a great team. And we have a special bond that I pray we never lose because it is hard to find a person you can be your grouchy, scared, pissed off self around and then turn around and see them smiling back at you, telling you not only is it ok to be those things, but that they still love you all the way through it.
That's what I have with Dana and I hope she knows she has that with me. This gal, her very soon-to-be husband Drew, their two precious babes, and all their little fur-babies are very close to my heart and I love them all like they are my own.
As you all know, Im not normally like this. All mushy and squishy and soft. I dont like that. It is too emotional for me. Life is hard so I try to be a little harder around the edges. But today... *sigh* ...today I will be a little kinder, a little softer, and show my friends how much I love and support them.
So, if you see me standing up there and a tear slides down my cheek, it is because Im excited and very happy for my girl. Happy she is getting the day she wants.
I had a whole bunch of funny stuff built up to write about today but it just doesnt seem appropriate. Today isnt the day. Or I just need to start day drinking a little early! Then the words will flow!!! It's still early so we will just play that by ear!
Today is dedicated to you my friend. I cant wait to get this party started and get you started down this new journey in life. I love you and will always be here for you.
