Why hello! It’s me.
I know I left without a goodbye and honestly, without any warning. It wasn’t necessarily what I wanted at the time and I struggled. A clean slate was intriguing, yet I didn’t want to let go. Believe me, I still struggle with it. Our paths split in different directions way sooner than I had planned.
We probably see each other occasionally and sometimes text. I’m friends with you on Facebook to “keep up”. I am so proud of you and all you are doing. I wish I could be there celebrating, hanging out, and having fun. After all, that’s what we did during the good old days. So this letter isn’t a goodbye at all. After all, I never intended to see you as seldom as I do. You are still in my life every day and not just because of social media. I think about you every day. Whether it’s at Mass, the dining hall, or when I just really need to talk to someone. I wish you were there because less than two years ago I could have simply walked across campus to talk. Without you, I wouldn’t be who I am today and I forgot to thank you for that. So thank you for everything.
Thank you for being my friend. I finally found that group where I belonged. Even though it took about two years, our friendship began and it still hasn’t ended. Looking back, you were there during my most stressful semesters. From asking how my day was going to having full-fledged conversations in a laundry room at 2 a.m. In the middle of my week, I was able just to laugh and have a wonderful time without worrying what assignment was due the next day. You reminded me that His joy comes in the morning and that everything was going to be okay. No stress was too big a load because you helped me realize what really mattered in the context of it all. You helped me keep my eyes on God and all the blessings He has given me, which included you. So thank you!
From the moment I had to consider transferring, I was flooded with texts and questions about it. That support didn’t end when I was crying within 24 hours of arriving at my new home. There was so much love and there still is. Feeling like you can’t leave because of what you’ll leave behind is both painful and a great privilege.
So I just wanted to say thank you. Know that I have never stopped thinking about you because our memories are playing on loop in my head. Some of my most memorable college moments have been with you. You were the one who got me through. Even though I love where I am now, I still miss you terribly. Each and every one of you. If you ever need anything, I am here and I care about you.
Your Friend