I don't think I could accurately express the emotions I'm feeling tonight. I wouldn't be able to depict just how thankful and blessed I am. I am friends with some of the greatest people in this world and tonight, they showed me their love more than I've ever felt.
A mixed group of people all came together to celebrate my birthday at the coordination of my roommate; a girl I have known for less than 2 months and has truly become one of my closest friends who cares for and loves me for me. I am just absolutely blown away at the amount of love my friends have for me. The shock hasn't dissipated since I heard the words "SURPRISE" flood from my friends mouths. Here's how it went ...
Earlier this week my mom hounded me for ideas of what I wanted to do for my birthday. I've never been a huge self-party-planner and this year was no different. So, we planned to do a Sunday night dinner just with the family. When my sister got hold of this news, she freaked out. That wasn't happening. She wanted to take me to dinner, just the two of us. Slightly skeptical, I went along for whatever everyone wanted to do and we decided that we would do a lunch with the family and one-on-one dinner with Trace. So, today came and Lex and I went straight to my parents from church. As the time drew closer, Tracy wanted to take me to Dave and Busters for some sister-bonding time before dinner. I was game, literally, and so we proceeded to act like big kids. :). After an hour at the arcade, she wanted to go to Chili's. I made every other suggestion in the book but Tracy was adamant (and very secretive) about ensuring we ended up at a specific Chili's. As we pulled in I noticed a familiar vehicle but brushed it off as sheer coincidence. Anyway, we walked inside and Tracy started walking to tables without waiting to be seated and completely skipped the line! I was so confused and told her we needed to be patient and the host would seat us. As always, she was persistent and demanded I follow her. I saw Tevon and figured she just wanted to say, "hey" to people we knew before we ate alone. Within moments, thousands of thoughts started to fill my head. I saw my roommate and immediately became even MORE confused. While it seems like this was over a long span, this all happened in a matter of seconds and the word, "SURPRISE" filled the mouths of the people surrounding the table. Wait, WHAT?! (I don't get surprised. People can't usually hide things from me because I'm pretty nosey and figure them out. Lex, you did it! That's a huge success.) Immediately my hand covered my mouth out of utter disbelief. I couldn't believe my eyes. The people that came to celebrate my birthday are just absolutely incredible. I don't deserve any of it. But, thank you so much for making my 22nd birthday so memorable.
Alexa, I love you more than I could have thought possible after two short months. Thank you for being such an awesome friend to me and supporting me, loving me, and making today so great. Tracy, thank you for being so supportive and loving. I'm so thankful that we have the relationship we do and I had so much fun with you tonight. Thank you for being quick on your feet to rebuttal every word that came out of my mouth tonight trying to change your plans. Anthony, Robert, Mike, Thomas, and Tevon, thank you for loving me regardless of where I'm at in life. Thank you for not being circumstantial friends and always supporting me. Chantelle and Gabe, in the short time I've known both of you, you have shown me how great friends can be. Thank you for making time to celebrate with me; I was truly so shocked, but thankful, you two were there. Shaina, Duffy and Lucy thanks for coming and accepting me into your friendship circle!
So, while I was speechless in the moment, it turns out I had a lot more to say than I thought. I'm so overjoyed, so thankful, so appreciative, so loved. Thank you. This birthday is definitely going down in the history books as one I'll never forget.
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