Happy Birthday Jan!

Today is Jan’s birthday, so to commemorate I thought I would tell you about my friend Jan.
I met Jan in 1988, that will not date us as we were mere children, she was Jeffrey’s mother’s day out teacher, she was also pregnant, as was I. I was not comfortable with Jeffrey in mother’s day out, as I had not been a stay at home mom before and was uncomfortable with the idea of what I viewed as daycare with me not going to work. But as the months wore on I became accustomed to the situation. Jan made it easier; she was always gracious and calm. And beautiful, did I mention she is taller than tall and willowy and blond, just amazingly pretty, I am short, squatty with dark hair, of course I was jealous! She had her daughter a week before I had Elizabeth, more jealousy as that was my due date and Elizabeth was stubborn and refused to make an appearance until exactly one week later.
Jan is not only beautiful; she has integrity, kindness, a wicked sense of humor and loyalty. She has stood with me during the biggest mess of my life, testifying in my custody battle, sitting with me every day in court, making sure I did not lose my children. She always manages to lift me up when I am at my lowest.
Did I mention she has raised two amazing daughters? They are selfless, intelligent and kind; she has raised (along with her terrific husband Larry) two girls who are going out in the world and doing their best to help people. Not only here in America but one actually goes to 3rd world countries and helps people.
So Jan, I tip my hat, lift my glass and thank God every day that you are my friend, I hope your birthday is filled with amazing things and lots of love.
Love you,
Angie