Today is my best, best, best friend for all time...Loui's, 39th Birthday.
Loui and I met officially in March 1986. Although we knew of each other at high school, it was working together in the Deli department at the local Supercentre (pre Fortino's) in Burlington that united us in true friendship. One that I know will last a lifetime!
Loui and I share an affinity for horror movies. Back when we were teenagers, we would have 'horror movie marathons' in Loui's basement. One summer we did a 'Friday the 13th' marathon, that involved us watching all of the series in succession. Loui's Mom was convinced that we would become serial killers from our dabbling in the macabre. Well, here we are 21 years later, we are still movie buffs, and not a serial killing between us. When ever a new horror movie comes out, one of us invariably calls the other, mentioning the new movie 'trailer' and injecting a horror movie 'sound effect' to impart the mood and fear of the movie.
It's actually an interesting thing for us to have in common, as we are both fun loving people who wouldn't hurt a fly between us.
In my life there have been many changes. Dating, marriage, separation, reconciliation, my losing 215lbs, coming out, divorce, relationships, break ups, make ups, kids....and the one constant that I know I can always count on is Loui. Loui has stood by me through it all!!!
Our friendship has seen us travel through Europe together (oh the stories!!!), family stuff, health issues, many a great meal and many a great game of cards (Foot)
Loui is one of the kindest and most gentle men I know. He will do anything for anyone who asks, often putting himself last. He is an amazing teacher, husband, and father. He just got a promotion to Vice Principal, and I am so very proud of him. He will be the best Vice Principal the school board has ever seen.
Loui has a great sense of integrity, and I can always count on him to be the voice of reason. He lives by his word, not something you can always count on in 2007.
He always sees the bright side of life, and goes about his day with a smile and humour. I admire him for so many things, and keep him as my moral compass in a world that sometimes seems to have thrown values and 'standards' out the window. He is a rock that I know I can always hold onto, in any storm that life brings my way. He is the brother I never had, he is family!
Wishing you the Happiest Birthday Loui!!! I hope you get treated royally today, you deserve it! Love you!
