Today is one of my best friend’s in this world’s birthday and she is now the same age as me.  I have known Nadine since 7th grade and we have been good friends ever since we met.  She is one of the funniest, nicest, most caring people I know.  I cannot tell you how many times her shoulder has carried me through rough spots in my life.  I also cannot tell you how much this person can make me laugh.  I mean really laugh.  I am so proud to be able to call her my friend and am just so happy to be a part of her life.  And what a life it is.  She has an amazing marriage, great kids and and an awesome extended family, a family that I am a part of.  Plus, she lets me take photos with her after nights of drinking like this:

Now that is a true friend.  Some people go their whole lives, never finding good, quality friends - friends that are like family.  I have a couple, Nadine being one of them.  I am lucky.  Happy Birthday Nadine - I love you long time!!!