My friend TFF

 As we see on the socials, memes by the thousands about your BFFs, your purple, your yellow, your green, etc. These memes are ways to express how the people in our lives support and love, kick us in the pants, help us grow, and are soft places for us to land. I'm so freaking lucky that I have the very best of the best y'all. A collection of sister friends who have seen and known me, mostly for the last 15ish years. They are from different stages but all have a couple of things in common. They are amazing women completely in their own right. They are strong, talented, kind, compassionate, fearless, loyal, and determined women who come from so many different walks of life. They tirelessly lift others up. Some of them I met as I was really blossoming into my adulthood, others I met much later and they continue to be my closest circle of trusted advisors and ears. 

Today, I want to talk about TFF. If you know, you know, she's the best version of Miss Frizzle you'd ever want to meet. She came from meager and humble beginnings and made such an amazing life for herself. She is a granddaughter, beloved by her Nan. A daughter who unselfishly takes care of her mother. A sister who demonstrates a loving kindness that is unparalleled. As a mother, she goals, y'all. She supports her amazing son, through and through. As a professor and OT, she has accomplished so very much. The highest of accolades, the drive is fierce. As a friend, she has helped me find a confidence that makes me feel like my voice is important. She is constructively critical always from a place of love and desire to help me reach my full potential. She is a safe place to vent. Her home is a place of cozy and comfort. She loves planners and school supplies. She has the best dog there ever was, Mason, you will always have a piece of my heart. And she is the meaning of persistence and patience. 

TFF, you're the good in the world. You are hilarious and have a soul that shines like the sun. I hope that someday when we are celebrating your platinum birthday, we can look back on our journey and clink glasses and agree that we "love this journey for us." Thank you for everything. Here's to the next 20! #LYMI