People of the world, I would like to make a toast to a most wonderful woman named Elizabeth Brooke Rue. It was 9 years and 3 quarters ago that I doth first set eyes on this gal. I remember it like it was yesterday … the Downing University Center all-you-can-eat “Fresh” Foods. I can still taste the watery iceberg lettuce and soft serve ice cream. I was meeting our mutual friend Kelly (last week’s My Closet feature) for dinner and thought “who is this?” when to my surprise Elizabeth was with her. And thus was birthed a beautiful friendship.

Over the years we’ve had many trips to Barnes and Noble together, taken several roadtrips to far off lands and have laughed way too much. She is one of the most positive and empathetic people I know. She makes everyone she is around feel loved and valued. She has a strong sense of justice and would do anything for those she loves. Her creativity is off the charts. She has the wittiest and funniest things to say. There is very a dull moment when she is around.

While I’m forever and always thankful for Elizabeth, I’ve been especially thankful for her over the past three months. My mother has been having health complications and Elizabeth has been so supportive. Even though she lives in Atlanta and I live in Cincinnati, she has been so supportive. True friends will always be true friends no matter what. She has sent several very thoughtful cards. My mother is also very fond of Elizabeth, so I know this makes her happy as well.

So this Friendship Friday toast goes out to one of my favorite college friends. Also, that dress is simply amazing. Royal blue is a great color on you Elizabeth! Love you!