You Matter Sunday

We've been friends for almost a quarter of a century. We raised our kids together--everything from diapers to driving. We cheered those kids on through rock bands and basketball teams, high school musicals and college tests, dating to weddings. We bought lake trailers next door to each other. Learned to golf together (although she is now MUCH better than I am). We cried and hugged through the deaths of parents and the birth of grandkids. I can't imagine her not in my life. She is one of the strongest women I know and also one of the best friends. She taught me how to stand up for myself. She got me to go out and have fun and until this year, always rode the roller coaster with me. She buys me presents she keeps for herself. Or gives them to me early so she doesn't keep them for herself. She always has chocolate stash that she willing shares if I need it. She keeps treats for the dogs in the area, although her family says she doesn't like dogs. She shares