One of the most important things in life is having great friends to support you, and I have come to realize that friends come in all shapes, sizes and especially ages. One of the most important friendships I have developed within my life is with a 30-year-old, who is married, has a baby and another one on the way. As a 19-year-old many people view this as a somewhat odd thing when I say, "My best friend is a 30-year-old and her one-year-old baby", but this friendship is the most important one I have ever had. So, this is a thank you to that friend:
Thank you for treating me as an equal. As someone who is 10 years younger than you it would be easy for you to treat me as the young adult I am, who barely has her life together but you don't. You always treat me the same as you would any other friend and I am so appreciative of that. I can come to you with anything, and you never judge me no matter what. I love that we can discuss anything going on in either of our lives, and cherish that. I am beyond lucky to have someone so trustworthy in my life.
Thank you for being my role model. One of the things I love the most about our friendship is that I have someone to look up to. You truly are one of the most remarkable people I know, and that helps inspire me all the time. You are strong, kind, beautiful and so much more which brings such a positive light to not only my life, but everyone who knows you.
Thank you for always staying in touch. When I left for school in August I was so nervous that we wouldn't talk as much as we said we would; which was already going to be such a change since we saw each other almost every day. I appreciate the Facetimes at least once a week, and still being able to talk just like when I'm home.
Thank you for your baby. Now, I know this one sounds weird but ever since I found out you were pregnant with Evelyn, my life was instantly better. She brings so much love and happiness to my life. You are an amazing mother, and I love watching Evelyn grow into the amazing individual you are teaching her to be.
Thank you for being my family. I am so thankful to be able to call you my friend, but most importantly my family. When I refer to you as my friend it doesn't even seem right because you are truly so much more. Everything you do for me, and all the time we spend together makes me realize how truly blessed I am to have you in my life. I not only gained an amazing friend, but also an amazing little family. You, Evelyn, Jeramia and Mike never fail to make me feel at home in yours.
Thank you for everything, being my best friend, my family, my role model and so much more. I love you.
