1. You & Me Girl – We Go A Long Way Back… Happy 40 th Birthday Whitney

2. I can remember when we first met, it was the first grade… Who know then, that a great friendship would be made. You were crying for your momma and I asked what was wrong? I tried to reassure you that school would not last for long. From then on it has been me and you, You’ve been a great friend, there so many times to see me through.

3. You were the class clown and Even though a lot of your jokes were at my expense, you would try and protect me; And whenever I was having a hard time— there you would be. Do you remember teasing me in high school about a bad grade? It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s that big zero in Coach Gray’s room that Shirley made! I was so shy that I was afraid to speak; And you’re talking so much should have made you weak! We were an odd couple and I don’t know why we have remained this close; But when I need a friend, I consider you the most.

4. We both planned to go to Alabama, but it must have been fate; Because you ended up going to Harvard and that’s where you met your mate.

5. We have shared a lot together, your wedding, my wedding and Val’s too. We each had a son first,and it’s interesting that now we all have a total of two.

6. You always told me that you would move back to Florida and start your own daycare; It’s the perfect job for you—you love to play and have so much to share.

7. Now I have started my own business consulting and writing poetry too; People actually pay me to give advice now and share their feelings— who knew!

8. In 2006, you came to visit me after I had my second child; We were able to reconnect and reminisce for a little while. You tried to cater to me and I wanted to impress my guest, I wanted to show you Houston and you wanted me to rest!

9. You were so generous—showering us with gifts for my baby and me; You brought us both “Diva Outfits” during our shopping spree! We dressed alike when I took you back to the airport –just like old days. You have been the sister I never had in so many ways… You always could get me out of my shell; You brought the Diva out of me- I now do that well.

10. Just wanted you to know that I love you and you’ve been a friend that’s real, And I wanted to let you know how I feel. As the years continue to pass, I hope we will always stay close and in contact, Cause girl, me and you—We go a long way back!