So I have this friend…
and she’s totally amazing. Rock-your-world, lift-your-spirits, where-have-you-been-my-whole-life amazing. I’m so blessed and so grateful for her, and today I need to brag about her a little.
- She’s smart. So smart, and not just in a brainy factoid kinda way (although she’s got that book smart thing down too), but in a clever, resourceful kind of way. She approaches things in a way that I wouldn’t ever think of, and she gives me the best and sneakiest tips on how to get great seats, hard to snag reservations, and the very best deals. (I so never knew that you could get free groceries!) How cool is that?
- She is strong. Strong in a way that I find both inspirational and intimidating. Life has thrown out some curveballs and she didn’t bother dodging them, she swung her bat and knocked them out of the park. It’s true that sometimes you have no choice about what comes your way, but you always have a choice about how you react and her reactions are remarkable. Where some would wallow in self-pity, she forged ahead. When some would wail about the depths of despair, she created a new normal. She has a beautiful and blessed life because of her beautiful and blessed heart, and I am in awe.
- She’s funny. Wickedly funny. She can make me laugh like few people can, and who doesn’t need more of that in their life? How wonderful is that! Humorless people are such a drag.
- She’s a great writer. She writes in a way that instantly connects with you, across time and distance and differences. She makes you feel exactly what she is feeling, and she has a unique way of blending raw emotion and sarcastic wit that is really unforgettable. She’s made me laugh and cry out loud more times than I can count, and she’ll be doing it for you one day too. I’ll give you a heads up when her book is published. I hear it’s fantastic. Not that I’ve been able to read it yet… ahem. Moving on.
- She’s thoughtful. Kind. Generous. She is a giver, of herself, her time, her resources, her emotions. She is such a loving, caring person and she doesn’t give herself enough credit for it.
- She is beautiful, inside and out. Her self-deprecating humor makes mention of a blueberry muffin, but pay that no mind; anyone who has seen her knows that she’s a hot mama. If you don’t believe me, just ask the broom boy.
- She is honest. She’ll tell you what you need to hear no matter what, even when it’s unpleasant. She’ll talk about the embarassing stuff that only the very best of friends will talk about. She’ll tell you what she really thinks, no holds barred.
- She gets me. She just gets me, no words necessary. Of course we do share lots of words, because when we know we’re thinking the same thing it’s really nice to be able to share that. Rant a little, laugh a little – ok, laugh a lot. People who get it so easily and comfortably are hard to find, and I have The Mouse to thank for bringing this one into my life. Another way that Disney has been good to me.
Happy birthday, my forever friend. I love you.
Tags: birthday, Darcie, Disney, friendship, Such the Spot
Family & Friends | Heather October 21, 2009
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By Soliloquy, October 21, 2009 @ 4:38 pm
Let’s start a Darcie Fan Club! I’m all in!
.-= Soliloquy´s last blog ..It Wasn’t A Compliment At All =-.
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By Zanna, October 21, 2009 @ 4:40 pm
That is the sweetest thing!! I loved learning so much about both of you in this post!! Happiest of birthdays, Darcie!!
.-= Zanna´s last blog ..Disney + Dooney = Designer Fun! =-.
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By Darcie - Such The Spot, October 21, 2009 @ 4:52 pm
{Dear Heather’s readers, you may want to shield your eyes. I’m about to leave an enormously sappy love-fest kind of comment. Don’t say you weren’t warned).
Okay. I’m pulling myself together enough to comment, but rest assured that this little birthday post of yours had me both laughing and crying.
It’s funny that your first sentence refers to me as amazing. Funny because that is exactly what I’d say about you. An amazing friend. A compassionate mother (one that I aspire to be more like). A kindred spirit for sure. And strong. Ever since our marathon phone conversation the other day, I can’t stop thinking about you. About how strong you are. How faithful you are.
Yes. I *get* you. I so totally get you. Maybe that’s why you *get* me so well. Whatever the reasons, I’m just thankful. So very thankful for your friendship. And for this post. The best gifts can’t be bought or wrapped. This one included.
Love you too. XO.
.-= Darcie – Such The Spot´s last blog ..Cruise News You Can Use. =-.
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By Allison @ Slice of Heaven, October 21, 2009 @ 4:57 pm
Wow….what an amazing post! I, too, am thankful to have virtually met both of you (and also to have met her IRL recently….you are next, I hope!). What an amazing friend you are to her to have written the beautiful devotion to her!
.-= Allison @ Slice of Heaven´s last blog ..Just gets better with age! =-.
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By kate @ Bliss and That, October 21, 2009 @ 8:07 pm
So sweet!! What an awesome tribute to Darcie & your friendship!
.-= kate @ Bliss and That ´s last blog ..Where to Start? =-.
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By Becca - Our Crazy Boys, October 22, 2009 @ 10:42 pm
SO sweet! I loved that you knew enough about the blog to fit all of those posts in it AND make it flow so beautifully.
.-= Becca – Our Crazy Boys´s last blog ..Where’s Mom? (9 of 52) =-.
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