Sometimes at random instances throughout the day, I think of you. I think of how thankful I am to have you in my life and about everything you said to me. When I felt like I had nowhere left to turn, there you were with an open heart and open arms. Our friendship grew strong and fast without warning. I never knew how much you would mean to me when we first met. There are just a few things I need to say to you.

First, thank you for hearing my problems. It occurred to me that I had so much to say about my situation that I didn't even consider what might have been going on with your life. You were there to listen to me complain and give me advice when I didn't return the favor. I truly feel awful for that. I can't describe to you how much it meant to me that you were there. Without you, I don't think I could have done it.

Second, thank you for the tough love. You gave me advice that I didn't want to hear but desperately needed to. The whole self-pity thing wasn't doing anything to help the situation. You made me suck it up and realize that I wasn't handling things the right way. I needed to realize that it was time to grow up and move on. Some things can't be fixed.

Thank you for giving me strength. Seriously, if I didn't have you I'd probably still be dwelling on the situation. You forced me to pick my head up and get myself together. Through you, I gained the strength to keep pushing forward. I needed to get on with my life and focus on my future. You made me stop and really think about the situation and helped me to react in a mature and respectable manner. Though I admittedly slipped in some areas of maturity, you kept encouraging me and helped me realize what was really best.

Lastly, thank you for helping me find myself. You told me that this was my time to think about me and to be a little selfish. You helped me to realize my worth and to never let a situation define that. No matter what, I'm still me. Though it may sound vain or conceited, you made me realize how great of a person I am. I'm proud of myself and how far I've come. I was so low and had forgotten about my own needs, but you were always there to remind me.

Though there is so much more I have to say to you, this just seemed to be the most important. Thank you for getting me through my tough time. I can't express to you how much you mean to me and how great of a friend you are. I turned to you from the very beginning and you were there until the end. I owe you the world. I love you, dear friend.