I'm not going to lie, I take pride in the quality of friends that I have.

I wouldn't say that I have a million friends, because I really do only have about 7 but they are really amazing people. They love the Lord and they love me. They lift me up and encourage me, but also hold me accountable.

But I will also admit that because I have those friends I truly thought that I didn't need another. I kind of figured my heart was full.

And let me tell you, I definitely did not think that the friend I thought I didn't need would be 6 years younger than me.

God knows what we need so much better than we do and that's something I've been noticing a lot recently.

So for my sweet friend who God blessed me with even when I didn't see it coming,

I am proud of who you are.

I am proud of who you are becoming.

You are smart, kind, funny, gracious, and beautiful.

You encourage me to be better.

You encourage me to try harder.

You have helped me see that even in times where I think nothing good can come out of it there is always a way to bring out a smile and find some joy.

Because of you, I have grown, I have become accepting, and I have learned to truly see life for all of the goodness it is.

I am thankful for all that you have done and your willingness to literally sit and do nothing except watch movies.

I am thankful that you gladly adopted me into your family after three days of knowing me.

I am thankful that you are so much younger than me because it gives me such a fresh look at life.

Thank you for loving Jesus and people the way you do.

What a blessing it will be to watch you grow and to be able to grow with you.

I am glad to know you.

Sending you all of my love, forever and always.