I'll start by saying thank you.

Thank you for being my first real friends. Thanks for being there when my first boyfriend broke my heart. Thank you for holding my hair the first time we all drank too many Mike's Hard Lemonades. Thank you for keeping all my best and worst secrets.Thanks for having my back through all that high school crap

But really, thank you for being my friend through my awkward stage.

There are many of things I couldn't have done with you, but there also became a number of things I had to learn to do without you.

We grew up with each other. We fought like sisters, because were we not?

Life finally took enough turns on us for everyone to take their own paths, but just because we aren't on the same path doesn't mean I'm not standing on your sideline.

It's different, not constantly having a group text with you. It's different, driving past your house and not knowing what's being cooked for dinner. It's different. But no matter how different it may be, know I am on your team.

I am rooting for you in everything you do, big or small. I know you will accomplish big achievements in your life, because you've always fought. When life got tough, you got tougher. There is no doubt that you can't reach every dream and goal you set when we were 15.

Forever ended a little early for our friendship. Just know I'm always a call away when you're in danger or just need someone who understands you, because thats what BFFs are for, right?

I can't wait to watch your success, your engagement in a few years, your babies years after that, and remember how you had always dreamed of these days.