Dear Shelly,

Happy Happy 50th Birthday.

Shelly, I am so delighted that you are finally 50, I am so glad that I am not turning 50! because by Amy's point of view, that is really old! Oh wait, I did that - a l o n g time ago!
You don't look a bit like an old boot, how nice it would be if we all looked like you do at any age!!!
You really are the greatest! I love that I can call you my friend. You are so kind, and a wonderful listening ear. Thank you so much for that. You can always put things in perspective for me.
It is true, we all want to be like Shelly. You are the best and everyone that knows you becomes a better person.

Who knew that when I lived across the street from you, oh so many years ago, that you would end up meeting and marrying little Tony Tingey, who lived in my neck of the woods, and we would work with each other. One of lifes' great gift to me.

Have a wonderful day, Shelly, no one deserves it more than you!
Love, Diane.