happy birthday Eve!!! (again, terribly late is better than never.)

Happy (very belated) Birthday evileve!!!

I look up to you, and at the same time, I see that we're both walking up the same road. I love how I have had the chance to see you grow and become even more of an incredible, phenominal woman. Last year this time I was WAY too intimidated to seriously consider meeting you, just because you ARE so strong and I admire you so much that I was terrified of your negative opinion. But I think you have softened -- not becoming any weaker -- but your strength is less of a shield and more a part of you, allowing you to be more gentle. (and I could be totally off -- this is just my impression) Now I see you as more of a person; deeper and more powerful than most, but more willing to share your strength than you were. And I'm not afraid of you anymore. I just love you. ♥ I hope this next year brings you even more growth and joy than this past year has.