Hey, birthday girl =]
It all started in chapel. Then there were a few texts. Then there was the bone test. Then there was the lab partner switch. Then there was the traffic cone. Then there was the aqua golf escapade. Then there was the day we were both so terribly sick. Then there was life story night. Then there was a trip to the top of the world. Then there was the day we decided to turn on the Wicked soundtrack. Then there was the day I found out you had magical mind-reading powers (Macy's sweatshirt). Then there was the Bieber impression. Then there were car rides. Countless car rides. Then there were tears and conviction. Then there was change. Then there was separation. Then were was restoration. Then there was thankfulness and love. Then there were big decisions. Then there was a move. Then there was game nights. Then there was phone calls. Then there was humor and unstoppable laughter. Then there were road trips. Then there was growth. Then there was a wedding proposal. Then there was joy and excitement. Then there was planning and disappointment. Then there were dreams. Then there were adventures. Always adventures.
and then. There was a birthday.
And here we are =]
What a blessing you have been this past year. It makes me a little sad that saying "this past year" is quickly fading. One year ago will become two years ago, then three, then four. But man oh man, I am SO thankful for you. and the year you spent being 20. I will never, ever forget your 20th year.
I am the person I am today because of several reasons, but a major MAJOR role was played by YOU. You lived out your passion, friend. You mentored, coming beneath an insecure, hurting girl to begin lifting her back onto her feet.
You are brave. and oh so strong. Your courage astounds me. Thank you for being so very true to yourself, not allowing compromises, standing firm and confidently in who God has made you to be.
I know that we are slowly coming to the end of a beautiful season. There is that looming inevitability of things changing greatly. And it's going to be so SO beautiful. Nursing school and a beautiful magnificent wedding. And so, my greatest hope and prayer in these next few months is that your love would abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight. That you would sink deep into the knowledge that you are so perfectly loved and the plan God has for your future is without flaw. Let's not hesitate to be adventurous these next few months, ok? Even if the definition of adventure is lazy afternoons, eating buttery popcorn and laughing while watching Lizzie McGuire.
This year, my beautiful friend, I wish you an endless supply of Chapstick, Sleeping Beauty dreams, sparkling surprises, flawless appointments, butterflies in your stomach, time to rest, sunshine on the tip of your nose, sour punch straws, and a breathtaking spread of color on your wings.
There is an episode of One Tree Hill where Peyton is making a video for her precious unborn baby.
"A best friend. OK this one is so important, choose wisely ok? I got really lucky with mine. My best friend is funny, intelligent, creative, beautiful, successful, and very kind. She's also impulsive, frustrating, complicated... but i would not have her any other way. And the best part about Brooke Davis is that she always puts her friends first. So, if you are ever in any kind of trouble now you know who to call."
Replace Brooke Davis with YOU, sweet girl... and you've got my sentiments exactly. What a treasure you are to me.
The birthday is yours, friend. But the gift is all mine :)
I LOVE you!
~Alyssa =]
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