Dear best friend,

We met in middle school, and at the time, I never thought you would become an important part of my life. I thought we would just be those friends who talk during class, say hello in the hallways, and occasionally see each other outside of school. I had no doubts about you being my friend, but I had no idea you would become my best friend.

I remember asking God for a friend. A friend to help me through everything that was going on. A friend to help me find clarity in the chaos of my life. A friend to help make the negativity go away. All I wanted was a friend, but a friend who would never leave my side.

Life was changing quick and I prayed and prayed that God would finally give me that friend, but days would pass and nothing happened. Just as I started to lose the little hope I had left, you entered my life. I thought nothing of it at the time, but our friendship had rapidly developed and I started to realize that my prayer had been answered. You weren’t put in my life right when I asked for you, but you were put in my life right when I needed you.

you were there for me through everything. All my successes, failures, heartbreaks, mistakes, and accomplishments. You were there for me to talk to, laugh with, cry to, and confide in when I needed comfort. This is my thank you to you. Thank you for always having my back, thank you for always looking out for me, thank you for being like my brother. You have changed my life in more ways than one and words cannot describe the amount of appreciation I feel towards you. We may not see each other a lot, or talk every day, but every time we reconnect it is like nothing has changed. If I hadn’t met you my life would be totally different than it is right now. When I think back on my life, I think of you. All those times I needed someone you were there. All those times I felt I could not trust anyone, I knew I could trust you. You are going to be my friend who is in my life forever. I can’t wait to celebrate our weddings together, our children together, our future successes together and look back on our memories years from now. You are my best friend, and this is my thank you for everything you have ever done for me. So, thank you, for being the most amazing best friend anyone could ask for.