My friend, Dana's, special day is this week. 🎂
I have been friends with Dana for 50 years. We knew each other in junior high, but became close friends in high school. We shared all the school events, studies, football games, boy crushes, and secrets all throughout our high school years.
Then, when we had children, she always came to my kids' birthdays and shared their happy moments,
along with attending other family celebrations that we had.
Her laugh is so contagious, and her smile sparkles. Whenever she starts to laugh about one thing or another, it always gets me laughing too.
I appreciate very much that I have a friend who is Catholic. When people have asked me about our beliefs, traditions, Sacraments, and why,? I tried to answer them the best that I could. I never had to explain to her - she always knew "why."
She used to make Christmas cookies every year and deliver them to our house right before Christmas. She made sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, rice krispie treats, and more. They were so incredibly good that they never lasted long in our big family. They were gone within a couple days. She used to put them on a cute plate, 🎅 wrap them in pretty cellophane, and tie an ornament on for a special touch. I still have those ornaments.
As we age in this life, I have come to appreciate the lovely woman she has become; a smart, caring, loving person, and a faithful friend to me all these years.
Happy Birthday to you, my beautiful friend. This is a BIG one....enjoy! 🎂
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Wow.. how lovely to write a post about your friend for her birthday. Sounds like you have a very special relationship. It's wonderful to have such a good friend for so many years.
That is such a sweet post about your best friend on her birthday. Friendships that survive 50 years are a rare and invaluable gift. There’s a saying I heard once about aging - “it’s still the only way to have old friends.”
Happy Birthday to you friend.
Your friend!
Happy birthday to your dear friend Dana. 🎂
It's lovely to read about your school days and how your friendship continued to grow and continues to this day. The photos of you and Dana are adorable.
I wish you a nice new week
A beautiful post about your friend, you are both wonderful. Best wishes for Mrs. Dana.
Hello, I enjoyed this tribute to your friend Sheri. A friend to walk life with is a true gift from God.
Happy Birthday to your dear Dana.
Carla
Happy Birthday to your dear friend Dana. She is a very pretty lady and this tribute to her on her birthday tells me that she is a wonderful lady. Having a close childhood friend is so special and especially when you have been able to stay in contact with one another throughout the years. My very best friend is a cousin of mine.
Hello, sweet friend! What a lovely post in honor of your lifelong friend. Everyone should have a Dana in her life! I have one and she is coming to visit today!
What a huge blessing she has been in your life!!! I hope you are both able to be together to celebrate.
What a blessing to have a friends like Dana.
Treasure your friendship..It's a blessing..
What a beautiful tribute to your sweet friend!!
I was raised a Catholic...would love to attend church but...hubby is Baptist so... :(
Have a happy week sweet friend!
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Donna
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Dear Sheri, this is such a sweet post dedicated to your friend! Beautiful photos, dear friend. Thank you so much for sharing.
I have to say I was worried at first, something bad had happened to Dana. I am so glad it is her birthday and you were celebrating old memories. You have been friends for a long time - what a wonderful gift.
What a beautiful and precious memory. The fact that you still have those ornaments makes it so special. It’s amazing how a simple tradition like that created such a lasting legacy of love. Thank you for sharing that.
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Such a lovely tribute to your dear friend. A memory in each sweet photo. Happy Birthday Dana!
Such a nice tribute, old friends are very special.
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Happy Birthday to Dana!
Sheri - my dad told me many years ago "If you only have one true friend in this life - you are rich". It looks to me like you are certainly rich indeed. Thanks for sharing your tribute to this special friend. I bet she feels exactly the same about you too! Hugs!
What a lovely tribute to your friend. How very special to have a friend like that. You are blessed. She is also blessed.
A heartwarming story. I feel friendship is not given to you from another one. It is to be grown up complementarily between the two, like the sun and the soil. You have been happy with her and she has too.
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Hello Sheri,
What a wonderfully joyful tribute to your dear friend. A friend who lasts with loyalty over all those years is to be cherished indeed. And, how good it is to be with someone who you know will be there for you in bad times as well as good ones.
Happy Birthday and many joyful returns Dana.
Dana sounds like a wonderful person, Sheri, and a cherished friend. May she receive many blessings during her new year of life.
What a truly beautiful tribute to your friend, Dana. Maintaining a friendship for 50 years is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the strong bond you share.
What a wonderful birthday greeting for your friend...
It makes my heart happy too.
I wish her all the best, just as I do you.
Hugs from Germany, Viola
She sounds like a sweetheart! Happy Birthday to your friend.
That was beautiful Sheri. You are very blessed to have sure a dear friend.
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