Sharing the same Pillow

Today's Goal:

 - 3 miles (2 light, 1 fast paced)

Today I ran down the country road I grew up on as a kid. This is because I was in town for a good friends wedding (specifically scheduled for International Talk like a Pirate Day!!). Because of that, I'm not going to talk about the run, but instead post the toast I prepared and never delivered. Please excuse the grammar because I intended to say this out loud when I prepared it.:

I have literally know Jes longer than I can remember. My first memory of Jes goes back to our very first day of kindergarten. I woke up to get on the bus at 6am that day, and sat in the 2nd seat on the left side of the bus by myself for an hour and a half. Already anxious to start, I became more and more scared as the wheels kept turning, letting bigger and bigger kids on the bus. Finally we stopped at Linda Gute’s to pick of the Modale kids (why they didn’t walk the 3 blocks to school, I just now realize doesn't make sense). That’s when Jes got on the bus with the group of kids. Even though, this is the first memory I can recall, I know that we have been friends because of dance with Carol Spooner. I was surprised to see her because she didn't come to kindergarten roundup at WH, and instead went to that dreaded red school up the road. She immediately sat next to me, and I knew things could only get better from there.

Since sharing that first bus ride, we shared laughs and tears (sometimes together), birthday’s at Mr. C’s, complete with matching shirts, sleepovers and grocery sacks, and numerous extracurriculars. Having Jes’s confident singing voice behind me helped keep me close enough in tune to participate in choir. And let’s not even talk about the mess that surrounds play practice.

Even beyond our semi-annual plays, Jes always brings just a little bit of drama with her, which I can gratefully admit has been the cause of countless memories. It is because of this passion, that I’ve always known not just anyone deserves to marry such a special person.  Which is where Dakota comes in. This quirky, intelligent, hardworking man, with a fascinating past and flaming red hair, has already made such a difference in her, bringing with him lots of love and confidence. Even beyond that, he brought this wonderful Christopher into the life of someone who vehemently swore she was not having kids. The love she shows this adorable boy is the best surprise of their entire relationship. I think we can say for certain that Jes, you have found someone special here, who is worthy to marry you.

It is no “Mark’s Car” but I still remember when we used to ride in the front of the school bus, every day... And I will always be your friend.

Here’s to many love and drama filled years together: May you grow old together, sharing the same pillow.

Tomorrow's Workout:

 - 4 mile run