Why celebrate? Because today is Allison's birthday and she happens to be my NBFF. If you love me you must love Allison. That is law by the way. Why do I love her? Allison happens to be the first example in my life of fierce loyalty. We met in what I considered to be my "ugliest, most unlovable" time. She moved in swiftly and quietly. I thought that she would just go away soon enough but she didn't budge. Suddenly I was trusting her with the darkest and scariest parts of myself, telling her things I could hardly admit to myself and she was always gentle and understanding. I never felt judged. To this day I do not feel judged.
Allison has gone from a volunteer, to an EMT, to a student, to a doctor in the time I have known her. What I appreciate is her ability to focus on what she wants and that she goes for it. She is strong and such a good example of being face-to-face with fear and choosing to move through it. I have seen her face so many "obstacles" through the years that she has overcome. She now owns a home, is starting her residency, and has been happily married for three years.
For Allie....thank you for the beauty and love we have shared. Who would I be without you? I have no interest in finding out.
4 comments:
Wow. Thank you for sharing your love with me. I love you too!
I must agree that Allison is awesome. She is loyal to a fault at times, but she didn't make a mistake when she befriended you. Our whole family loves you and with good reason. It was very nice of you to remember her on your blog. Good picture of her, too.
Hooray for a freakin' amazing sister!
Thank you so much for this post about Allison! You say so beautifully the things that I think but can't find the right words for! I'm glad you guys are friends and I love when I get to hang out with you, too!
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