FOR MELIDA

It doesn’t hurt that it’s your birthday. (or does it hurt?) ;-)

Don’t make that face…I’m still older than you.

You are one of my dearest, most consistent, systemically funny, kind, sensitive, organized friends. Ok, maybe you are the most organized…

And you love deeper and you love forever. This way of being has influenced me.

Even though we live far apart, I hope you know that I am always a phone call away to listen, and a plane flight away for anytime you need me.

Happy Birthday sweet friend! <3