birthday wishes

today i send special birthday wishes north to my second mom…
we grew up next door to the most incredible family
a family who has always been there for us-
through thick and thin {literally}
a family who will always be there.
for they are our family.
every celebration, every death {even pets}, every new love, every heartache-
thank you for always being there when i needed you most.

thank you for treating me like your own daughter
for taking care of me when i was younger
for all of the meals, gifts, love, hugs, and kisses
for being a shoulder to cry on–
and for all of the times we laughed until we cried.
for the christmas open houses, the pool parties, the boat rides on the lake, the special mexican fiesta when i moved south
for all the countless memories together-
your smile and your outlook on life are contagious
always happy and always loving-
thank you for always being a second mom to me.
wishing you the best day today
on your special day
and many more to come…
i love you, barb.

cheers to you! and your lucky #13!!