Dear Melissa,

It is hard to believe that we are reaching that glorious milestone of 3-0. The past few years have flown, and I can always remember my mom saying "don't wish you were sooo much older, the years will catch up with you and you'll wish you were younger". Well, to that I say we only get better with age, and truly the best is yet to come. From the first day we met in front of the flughafen bus stop to roadtrips in the Saab, from seeing eachother frequently to letting some months pass without being in touch, I have found in you a friend for life, kindred spirits that will learn and grow from one another, from near or far. You have always been there for me, and I am so blessed to have you as a friend. I hope you have a wonderful birthday and may the future bring you lots of happiness and joy.

Mel, Dir wuensche ich alles Gute zum Geburtstag und viel Glueck, Liebe, Erfolg, und Gesund in das neue Lebensjahr!!

love

Candace