Diane,
Happy Birthday my wonderful friend… You know, after all this time, I only met your Mom and Dad once. A few years ago ,I believe for chinese New Year. In any event, I learned so much about you yesterday through those wonderful and fun stories about your mom. I realized you are Frances 2.0.. embodying all the grace and conviction and purpose driven success that many described in her and you, even more. I treasure our friendship as you. Not just because no matter what crazy stupid “thing” i embark on or live through, you laugh with me and normalize it and usually we eat some great meal to discuss it and laugh. I treasure your deliberate approach to giving. Never limiting, but intentional. and limitless. You seek opportunities to make individuals, communities and the world better . This is an innate quality you have. I treasure your spirit of adventure. I treasure our shared Sept 15th day of “freedom” or was it bombing….? 🙂 😂. Honestly, I could never figure out why you continued to even speak to me after I brought over only a half a bottle of wine to say I’m sorry you ran out of gas with 2, 12 year old boys in the car after a few hours of golf or put-put. After getting to know you , I realized the half bottle of wine was perfect the rest would have been a waste :). Once I heard you telling Aaron as we were leaving a game, be “part of the solution” . I realized then that is why your a better mom then most of us, why didn’t you scream “quit whining”. (Aaron, not that i thought you were whining) … Jokes aside, “Be part of the solution” has never left me. It is a recurring thought I consciously have. And this is who you are. constantly giving, constantly generous with your actions, heart, mind, and soul. You are constantly part of the creating the solution. This mantra and way of living is why so many people are drawn to you. You bring everyone you meet some sense of peace and gratitude.
Me … I am forever grateful you ran out of gas!
Thank you for the gift of your friendship. You are so very very dear to me and a huge part of who I am.
Happy BIrthday wonderful friend
LOVE
SIobhan
Diane Sheng 