Who finds a faithful friend, finds a treasure

I met my BFF, Eileen Boyte ten years ago. She was my roomie for seven years, my co-worker for two years and my long distance friend for one year. I have shared countless late nights and early mornings with this girl-driving, sitting on the beach and over the phone, discussing everything from politics and religion to relationships and family. We've driven to Grass Valley, the Grand Canyon, Ensenada, Las Vegas, and Havasu (just to name a few).

Every adventure I have shared with her, I have grown and learned more about life. Whenever I am in a funk, I know that I can turn to her for advice, support or inspiration. Eileen is a friend who even though has a full time job, is going to school to get her masters, is a mom to her precious pooch Gidget, is in a long distance relationship and has a social work internship, STILL has the time to throw a farewell party, fly to Plano to help a girl pack, plan a wedding and drive to a reception with an overheated car. She is my Martha, my Jessica, my C.C. Bloom.

I want to thank her for being a true friend. I appreciate all the moments we have shared and the lifelong memories we will continue to make.