This is a picture of two of my best friends, Carrie and Tina, at the Karaoke party my friends threw as a going away celebration for me. (Tina was by far one of the best singers there!!!)

This is a Happy Birthday shout-out to Tina; one of my dearest and oldest friends (It’s a day late, so hopefully she’s also one of my most forgiving friends!)

I met Tina and Cegep when we were 17. I’ve always been impressed by her gentle spirit, her kindness and her devotion to her faith. She is funny, adventurous and so much fun to be around (and she’s a snappy dresser too!)

I remember this one time seven years when Tina decided she wanted to go to Old Navy after church. Yes, this was in the ancient days before there was one down the street at Fairview. She and I hopped in her car and drove to Ottawa, just like that. I loved that impulsiveness and we had a brilliant time.

Tina, over the years you have enriched my life in so many ways, and I know you are a blessing to so many others too. Happy 32nd Birthday. I hope someday we live close enough to be able to share our Birthday parties again! Miss you and love you and I wish you a wonderful year.