TO MY BEST FRIEND ON HER BIRTHDAY

My dearest friend, I want all the world to know how precious you are to me. I am blessed richly by the relationship I have with you. We have known one another now for 30 wonderful years. My life is more joyous because of you. My life is better because of you, and I look forward to many more years blessed by your presence. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve commiserated, we’ve supported, we’ve given to one another over and over again. That generous giving is a beautiful part of the tapestry of our friendship.

In moments of sorrow and despair, it was the light of your wisdom, understanding and powerful spirituality that kept me going. In moments of joy and celebration, your loving warmth, your spirit of generosity and your contagious sense of humor made those moments into memories I will treasure for as long as I live. In fact, I can remember times when we laughed so hard there were tears in our eyes. You don’t experience that kind of joy and laughter with just anyone. It takes a special someone with whom you have a deep soul connection … the kind that we are blessed to have with one another.

Our precious friendship is founded on mutual respect and understanding and on our belief in a higher power far greater than our human understanding. Our deep faith is a gift we have in common which enhances every part of our lives … together and apart. Even in moments when we may not agree with one another, our tender regard and deep respect for one another and our values always shines through. We’ve discovered the secret of those words, “BETTER TOGETHER”. And the world is better because we are better together.

Our friendship has stood the test of time, the test of living far away from one another in the physical sense. But in the spiritual realm, where it matters most, we are as close to one another as our next breath because we know the secret to a life well lived and a friendship well lived is our deep faith in and reverence for the beautiful Mother-Father God that created us … in whom we live, move, breathe and have our being.

On this special day, I call upon that beautiful higher power to bring peace, fulfillment and joy to each and every moment of your life, on this your birthday and on every day going forward.

Love, Lizzie Lou

PS: I just want to tell you what a treat it was to share that very long and wonderful conversation tonight when you called me to thank me for your "birthday gift blog". Dearest friend, that call meant the world to me. I am so glad we relate at such a deep and meaningful level. Perhaps our visits in person are few and far between, but I know that in Spirit, we are always joined in love, faith and gratitude. Your phone call made my day. They always do. Have a beautiful rest of your week. God hold you in the palm of his hand until we meet again.