The Fifth Day of Lent

Dear Cathy,

You have been my dearest friend for the last ten years, and I'm not sure what I would do without you. You've had my back in every situation, including seeing my kids through high school without any jail time.

Seriously, though, you stood by me, or should I say, you paced back and forth and talked non-stop, when every other sane woman would have left me to self-destruct. Most importantly, you broke the secret code of depression and anorexia and did what you had threatened to do all along. . . you told my mom!
Truthfully, that was the best act of treason that a friend has ever committed.

I know we're not much on hugs and I love you's. We'd both rather make a joke in a bad situation or just pretend that there isn't a problem, but I seriously love you. I hope that you know that I also have your back, and I refuse to let anyone talk about you when you're not in the room. Well, most of the time.

I'm looking forward to more movies, meals, roadtrips and flea markets. You are truly one of a kind, and I thank God each day for your presence in my life.

Angela