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| Laurie |
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| the girl who has been making my life merrier |
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| since 1994 |
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| Today, we have been texting her the 52 reasons we all love her |
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| 1. Her hugs feel so good you wonder how you can get another one without appearing needy |
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| 2. When she is happy you want to celebrate with her |
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| 3. When she is struggling you want to stand by her side |
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| 4. She can dance like the dancing queen of the 80's |
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| 5. The girl who brought us all together |
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| 6. Started a Christmas ornament set for all of us and our girls |
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| 7. Hope you know how many people freaking love and ADORE you |
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| 8. Brought me flowers at work on a particularly hard day |
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| 9. Your adoration of Whitney Houston |
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| 10. You love your mom and dad |
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11. Your love for your husband Aaron over that past 30 years |
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| 12. I'm so grateful for her friendship |
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| 13. Basically our fearless leader |
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| 14. The girl who sees the world through rose tinted glasses |
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| 15. Who shares her beautiful vision with everyone |
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| 16. ALWAYS happy |
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| 17. Our mentor in all things art-&craft-related |
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| 18. Blow us away with your enthusiasm about things |
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| 19. You love your sister |
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| 20. Your smile is a gift |
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| 21. COLOR design & decor |
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| 22. Because of you so many people now have access to your brillance |
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| 23. Queen of Color |
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| 24. The always optimistic friend |
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| 25. hype Girl |
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| 26. Your attitude even when you are feeling crummy |
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| 27. Generous with your talents |
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| 28. Hope you are spoiled rotten today |
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| 29. I love how hard you've worked to share your amazing gifts with the world |
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| 30. We are so lucky to bask and glow in your warmth |
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| 31. Humor & Love |
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| 32. So we can call each other the GNO's |
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| 33. Creation is your forte |
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| 34. You have 7 great kids |
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| 35. Who also love and adore you |
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| 36. You are a cancer survivor |
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| 37. We hope you are enjoying yourself today |
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| 38. Enjoy celebrating you |
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| 39. Queen of the PARTY |
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| 40. Extraordinary chef and baker |
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| 41. Angel Mother to a special needs son |
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| 42. You painted this for my birthday |
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| 43. You are THE Great Artist Mom |
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| 44. You have the ability to make everyone feel like they are your best friend |
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| 45. For giving us all the gift of your friendship |
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| 46. Your hairstyles over FOUR decades (90's, 00's, 10's, 20's) |
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| 47. You can talk and paint and create all at the same time |
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| 48. Give your time and talent to the church that you love and worship |
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| 49. You testify of Jesus Christ |
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| 50. And forgiveness |
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| 51. Your love of Michael Jackson |
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| 52. We are so glad that you were born. Happy birthday. |
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| X O, Brenda & the GNO girls |
