Jen - thank you for being an amazing friend for almost ten years. Your struggle against the big C has been both cruel and inspiring and I just wanted to share a few of my favorite memories with you. Many thanks to the Christinas (Cragholm and Kanno) who helped me gather a few of these images and to the many friends who helped us make such awesome memories together. Love, Kir

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With all my love, Kir

2. Because that megawatt smile is contagious

3. Because a friend who loves cheese is a friend in deed

4. Because she’s got tall friends … 

5. Because she loves to dance and have a good time

6. Because she laughs even in sweaty circumstances

7. Because she takes time to enjoy friends & beauty

8. Because she plays dress up (where is that pimp & hos party pic?)

9. Because she’s a goddess

10. Because she plays Ghetto Scrabble, fo-shizzle

11. Because she’s one angelic ski bunny

12. Because she’s not above Waffle House at 1AM

13. Because she inspires others (to race my first race)

14. Because she makes good choices in men

15. Because she cleans up pretty good …

16. Because she’s just a little crazy fun

17. Because she knows how to own it

18. Because she’s a great conversationalist

19. Because she brings people together

20. Because she’ll make it to your birthday, anywhere

21. Because she’s strong – in so many ways

22. Because she loves a simple pint with friends

23. Because she’s a warrior

24. Because girls just wanna have fun

25. Thank you for giving me so many so many reasons to smile and laugh,
for being a shoulder to cry on, for being a patient travel companion
and an inspiration in more ways that you can imagine.
Thank you for your friendship and love.
With all my love,
Kir