Best day ever!

Today is one of my favorite days of the year.  BFE was brought into the world on this day - the little Mexican love of mine!  She is truly the best friend ever and I'm thankful we were a match made in heaven.  We really were - we met at a church tea.  I remember her sitting two people away from me.  We chatted and then at the end she came over to shake my hand.  I can't imagine the look of shock on my face when I saw she was missing an arm.  I felt sooooo stupid!  She didn't seem to mind.  So many times over the course of our friendship, I forgot about that pesky phantom arm.  "Let's go kayaking!"  "Let's get coffee while we drag our bags through O'hara airport" "why do we need quick tie garbage bags?"  "what do you mean you need a special steering wheel?"  The list goes on.  Luckily, she realized that, despite my donning her with the nickname the "one armed mexican", I'd forget beecause she never seemed armless to me.  Plus, I think she has secret powers... I still can't figure out how she manages to fix the couch as well as I can! 

In addition, my Little Little Sis was born today.  Before BFE, she taught me about love and consistency.  I never knew what I did to deserve her attention and the way she showered me with gifts and cards.  She loved me and my family in a way I don't think I ever deserved. 

I think of both these ladies as my sisters.  They show to me the love and grace that can only come of God.  I'm sure that is the way He loves us.

To top it off, Frenchie comes home today!  He is finally eating consistently and is on meds that have prevented seizures for the past 5 days.  I'm a little worried about Lil Sis being ready, but she told me today, "I'll wing it."   I was too young with Boo to realize what a task I undertook.  I was tired for a year!  Hopefully Lil Sis manages better.

Yes, August 2 will ALWAYS be a special day for special people in my heart!