An Open Letter to My Best Friend

Thank you for ALWAYS being there for me.

I honestly can’t imagine what my life would be without you. You’ve been there through trials and heartbreak, tears and laughter. Every time something worth celebrating happens you are there to cheer me on and encourage me. You are the kind of friend that shows up when everything seems to be falling apart with my favorite snacks. Thank you for being there even in our distant times. For loving my weirdness and quirkiness.

Thank you for making me a priority.

I know you’re busy. I know you have so much going on in your life, but you are always here for me when I need you. It’s the best feeling in the world to know how much you care and that you value me enough to set aside time for me. Thank you for loving me and my family like we are your own. 

Thank you for reminding me of my worth at my lowest moments.

You and I both know that I struggle with liking myself. And sometimes I forget what this is all for. Sometimes I wonder why anyone would like me to begin with. Thank you for being a person to build me up and love me when I listen to the negative. For speaking sweet words to be when I need them most. I hope that I am that for you as well. 

Thank you for making me laugh.

You know that I think you’re the funniest person. We can laugh at nothing and make fun of each other without hurt feelings. We can make a simple trip to Walmart in the middle of the night, the funnest outing. We laugh at our laughs until there are tears in our eyes. You bring me so much happiness. Thanks for being an idiot with me.

Thank you for being honest and trustworthy. 

You are the one person I can fully trust and know what I say isn't going to be repeated. Thank you for being honest with me and telling me when you aren't happy with my actions and for always telling me straight up how you feel about certain people or situations. I know you have my best interest at heart.

Thank you for dealing with all of my moods.

If anyone knows how crazy I can get, it’s you. You have seen me extremely happy, depressed, and anxious. You have helped me through so many things, even by just sitting on the couch and watching tv with me. I am so grateful to have someone I know I can lean on. And who puts up with my crazy. Thank you for being my support system.

Thank you for being my best friend.

Cliche as it may seem, you do deserve the world - the most perfect love and respect. The best job. The most awesome wardrobe. A kickass car. All of it. You deserve ALLLLL the things. And I am one lucky girl to have you as a friend. I don’t know what I would do without you. I love you. Thanks for being my best friend.

xoxo,

Melissa