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A Pleasant Surprise and So Thankful

Tonight, January 31st, eight of my friends, well seven at first but eight by the end of the night, showed up at my door complete with ballons, cake, chips, birthday gifts and big smiles. I have never been so surprised/excited in my entire life. I was completely overwhelmed by the friendship and love that I recieved tonight, it reminded me that friends should always be cherished and never taken for granted and that they will probably surprise you at the most random times....like when you are playing a game of Dutch Blitz with your sister who set up the game as a distraction! The following is a note to each and every one of you, in no particular order.

Kimberly - I only just got to know you last year, but I will be forever grateful that I did gain the opportunity. You are a brilliant and vibrant woman and because of your determination and faith, God will take you great places

Karen - You have to be one of the most non-judgemental people I know. To be able to not judge people is a command from God that only a few are able to obey. Especially in the last year, you have opened yourself up and I have really began to see who you are, and why you are such a great friend

Amanda - What would I do without you? When French class ended and we had to go to Biology and Nicole and Elise didn't I will forever be grateful to you for attempting to make Biology sound just as fun as spare. You are hillarious and I love the fact that quite often, it doesn't matter what other people think, you are able to be free to be yourself. I love you

Rachel - You too are an amazing friend. This last year has been great getting to know you a lot better, between camping and all your quirky behaviours and your not-so-well known love for Amish Fiction, I don't think life at Durham would be the same without you.

Laura - First I would like to say that I am so glad you are back at Durham, although a little dissappointed that you are not on my bus. You will however, always be my bus buddie and Biology Buddie, nothing will replace our great times in Biology, between finding the most creative way to write the word Biology (we always knew Biology could be fun) to just having good heart to heart chats with you, I am forever greatful to know you. You are already in my wedding party

Anna - Life isn't always easy, but with both the support of friends and God, you have shown determination and success in your ability to overcome hardship. You have taught me so many life lessons about selfless love and continual care for one another. You have also taught be a lot about just having fun. Dan McCarnie is mine, and you will forever be my greasy librarian.

Elise - There is no doubt that we have had some hard times. And yet, you are, aside from Janelle I guess, my oldest friend. I cherish all the times we have together, everytime we laugh, everytime we are able to just talk, and each time we have cried. I wouldn't give up our friendship for anything, and despite what other people may think, come University, I don't want to just move on, I believe that like much of the couples club, we will know eachother through high school, through University, through marriage, and children. You are an amazing friend, and I wouldn't change anything about you for the the world

Nicole - The second you asked me "are you Kristin Feddema?" in grade nine I knew we would be friends. I am so glad that God brought the two of us together. Apparently we look alike and our laughs are the same, but most importantly I think we are two individuals who, through different circumstances compliment eachother beautifully. You have taught me a lot about letting things go and forgiveness. You are a beautiful person and I love you to pieces