Happy Birthday to Suzanne

You have been my friend since we met our freshman year of college. You were always the good one and I was the naughty one. That was ok because I knew in your heart you could also be naughty, just not as bad as me. We were meant to be sisters.

You were always in on the joke. We have shared the same sense of humor even when others didn’t realize there was a joke. You defended me when I needed it and always knew I would have your back. I was your cover in front of obscure monuments and you were mine when the Mets were playing.

From the punch in your earlobe to the lost underpants you have been there for me.

I was there through all the years of Steve’s courtship, knowing he was the one before either of you did. I was your maid of honor and you were my Maiden. You are Carter’s God mother and I am the fairy godmother of all of yours.

Your family welcomed me in as the sixth sister, and kept me even when I got caught in “the room.” My family wishes we all looked like you.

We cried together over the loss of dear friends and told so many stories with those who we still love.

You brought me into your literary world and I brought you into the Mah Jongg world.

Through all the forty-five years of friendship I have always had you in my corner and I am here for you no matter what.

To the question “Will You still need me, will you still feed me when I’m sixty four?” You know the answer. From the salad bowl to the fruit cup you will always be my bosom buddy.

Happy Birthday Suzanne. I love you forever.