We dated for a few months but after deciding we weren’t a couple, remained friends, offering support and counsel to one another throughout our respective romantic escapades. When Rick began seeing and speaking of you it was apparent you were in a league separate from the others: A successful and independent businesswoman who was not only smart, pretty and classy, but family-oriented and health-conscious with a richly full life. You sounded wonderful and I wanted to meet you. Rick and I planned a double date and on a cold Saturday evening Rick arrived with his new leading lady. You walked in like a breath of fresh air. Hip and sexy in your tight black jeans and sparkly black shirt, with a winning smile and that effervescent warmth that is oh-so-Sheila.
We headed to a restaurant in Chinatown, with you and I dominating the conversation along the way. When Rick ordered his traditional “Surprise me,” David wore a look of puzzled astonishment as you and I exchanged the type of knowing glance that is the hallmark of women who have shared long, intimate friendships. I knew right then this was the beginning of a special relationship.
A couple of weeks later, I ran into you at Nordstrom's Rack and it felt like a reuniting of old friends. We exchanged phone numbers and began getting together on our own. The closer I got to you, the more I wondered why you were with Rick -- who was so dull, particularly in contrast to your bubbly and effervescent charm. You were, far and away, the special one and there was no doubt in my mind that regardless of what happened between you and Rick, ours was a friendship to last a lifetime.
I love you, Sheila.
You are a sparkling flash of sunshine even in the rainiest of days
And I am honored to call you my friend.
Happy 60th to one hot chick!
Love, Jane & David
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