Krista, I was listening to my cheesy mixture of ballads in the car, and somewhere in between such agonizing motifs as “Baby Come Back” by Player and “How am I Supposed to Live Without You?” by the man himself (yes, I’m talking about Michael Bolton), “You’ll be in my Heart” by Phil Collins made it’s way through my mediocre stereo system. I blared it, naturally, because nobody- and I mean nobody- appreciates a good, rip-your-heart-out-of-your-chest-and-stomp-on-it song more than I do.
Naturally, I thought of you, best friend, and how we spent Thanksgiving together last year. It was our “home away from home” holiday dinner, and I’ll never forget it. I’m not sure that I’ve ever had a Thanksgiving as memorable as that one. We all contributed to the dinner, and went around the table before we ate, each of us saying what we were most thankful for. After you and I had a tearful back and forth, emotional discussion of which one of us was more thankful for the other one (”No, I’m more thankful for you!- No- I am!”), your husband interrupted us with “Well… I’m thankful for Krista’s body.” I don’t think I’ve ever been more thankful for laughter as much as I was right then.
Sometimes, friend, I wish I could go back to that moment in time, and press the pause button for just a few minutes. We looked ridiculous! I mean, the only time someone should be that silly and uninhibited is when one is extremely intoxicated… and, yet, we somehow managed to recreate that feeling of wonderful overindulgence over everything from comments about the food (Susan’s dressing!) to laughing over everything… or nothing at all.
Krista, this Thanksgiving, I am so thankful for your contagious laughter, your enduring friendship, and all the memories we’ve shared together. I wouldn’t trade them for anything… not even Susan’s dressing. 
~Love, Katie~
P.S. You’ll be in my heart.
Oh Katie, this just made me cry. I’m sure you knew it would
. I miss you so much, you have absolutely no idea! I could not ask for a more amazing best friend, Katie, you are the most awesome friend I could ever imagine God blessing me with. You have such an amazing heart and you bring a smile to everyone’s face that you come to contact with. You are one of the greatest people I have ever met. I love you so much!
I will be thinking of you every day, but especially this Thanksgiving.
Hey Katie! This is Lisa from http://www.mooreminutes.com I met you in Gymboree and I had the three little boys.
I’ve visited your blog a few times but I couldn’t find out how to comment until now! YEA. 
This is such a beautiful message you have for your friend. The two of you are witty and hilarious, making this a super fun blog. Talk to you soon!
Lisa