Today is a very special day--Kristen DACEY's Birthday! (Wow, I think that is the first time I've written that out! I LOVE IT!) Although we can't celebrate like many years past, and I wasn't able to bring her java chip ice cream at midnight on the first minute of her birthday, I am still celebrating this special day from across a few state lines. This year has been a huge one for Kristen. So many happy, life changing memories, leaps of faith, happy endings and new beginnings. Its been a privilege for me to be able to walk beside her especially this past year and see the incredible, uniquely perfect road the Lord has taken her on. I'm bummed that road involved the state of Washington, but at the same time I know she is exactly where God wants her and am excited to see what this new year will bring as she settles into her dream life with the man she loves. Kristen is the type of friend that makes you laugh harder than you thought possible, gives you the perspective and encouragement that you need when life brings you to tears, and is one of the only people I know that would drop everything to pick up your call or even come see you when you need it most (or even when you just want to have a fun night in!). Kris, I'm so sad and sorry we aren't able to sit across from each other at dinner and field you with questions that reminisce about this truly wonderful and momentous year (there would for SURE be no Macaroni Grill experience this year, huh?!). Is it horrible that I am just pretending that you, me and B have a dinner date this weekend to celebrate? I am definitely still in denial of our distance. Know that I miss you more than words can say and that I am truly grateful for you and the friend you are to me. You are so loving, encouraging, full of wisdom...and you just get me! I know you have an amazing husband spoiling you today, so that is the only reason I'm not on a plane right now! So, Happy Birthday Kristen! Enjoy celebrating your first MARRIED Birthday! I wish I was there to celebrate in person. I love you!
Some pictures, some ramblings, and some updates on our little family
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I love you!!! And you have no idea how much I wish we could sit across from each other and ask our "questions" tonight with chai in hand. I couldn't ask for a more supportive, encouraging, enthusiastic friend who "just gets me." :) Thank you for your sweet words, J. I love you best friend!!!!
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