Dear childhood best friend,
I laugh as I reminisce in my own mind on all the weird things we used to do as kids.
Our sleepovers, playdates, and trips to places around us with our moms because we were not old enough to be left alone.
It didn't matter what we were doing because we always had endless amount of laughter and happiness.
Our friendship was of the purest form because boys didn't get in the way, school wasn't stressful and the only thing we cared about was showing each other our new toys.
I think the greatest thing about a childhood best friend though is technology didn't play a part whatsoever. We didn't take pictures all the time for Instagram, we weren't on our phones all the time, and we didn't want to watch television because it was more entertaining to play outside than to sit in front of the TV.
I am so thankful for all the lessons you taught me when I was younger. You taught me to be open and share my feeling when something was bothering me. You taught me to be myself because you never judged me on what I wore (that is surprising because I dressed myself horribly), what I was thinking, or what I was doing. You just embraced my weirdness.
I am also thankful that I had someone as special as you to do weird things with. Whether that was wearing matching outfits or dancing around in public places. It didn't matter. I knew you would always have my back and I always had yours.
Years go by and we went our separate ways. However, this truly is my favorite part about our friendship. It can be 1 week, 2 months, or 3 years. It doesn't matter, because whenever I see you our friendship picks up right where we left it. We still remember our inside jokes, catching up is easy because I understand you so well, and it is never uncomfortable because we are so close.
We may not talk every day, I may not see you every day, but you were and always will be such an important person in my life. I admit, I partly keep up with your life on social media. However, I am always wondering how you are doing because I miss you endlessly. I would not be the person I am without you. I am beyond thankful for my friendship with you. I know I will have you in my life forever. Thank you for making my childhood so special and wonderful.
Love,
Your childhood best friend
