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An Open Letter To My Cousins

They were your first best friends and they are always there to talk and to give you the best advice you never even knew you needed.

Ashley Denton
Apr 18, 2017
Albany, NY
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If you are as lucky as I am, then you have amazing cousins that you have made many memories with ever since you can remember. They were your first best friends and they are always there to talk and to give you the best advice you never even knew you needed. I’m writing this letter to my cousins and for all the great cousins out there…

Dear Cousins,

I wanted to write you this letter of appreciation because you deserve it. I also want to write this letter as a thank you. So, thank you! Thank you for helping me grow into the person I am today and for all the amazing memories we have made.

Thank you for being my friends. You guys know the real me... The good and the bad; and you guys are cool with it. You also have helped me make amazing memories that I will remember forever. From holidays to birthdays to family gatherings, you guys help make them actually fun and enjoyable! Thank you for making time for me. I know that our schedules are crazy busy but we still find time to do fun activities such as shopping, fishing, and just hanging out. I also want to thank you for listening to my problems you guys always know what to say and give the best advice!

To my little cousins thank you for always making me laugh your cuteness and innocence is absolutely adorable. I want you guys to know that I will always be there for you guys. Always. If you need me, I am always one call, text, or car ride away. I promise to try to protect you and help keep you out of harm's way.

To my older cousins… Thank you for giving me second cousins. I've been told that the look I have when I look at your kids is the same look you guys had when you looked at me when I was little, the look of pure love and adoration. I promise that I will always be there for you and for your littles.

To the cousins that live far away, I know we don't talk that often but that doesn't mean that I don't think of you, because I do, and quite often, actually. I love seeing how you guys are growing up and moving on with your lives, reaching your goals and following your dreams.

Thank you for being my friends, my role models partners in crime. I am forever grateful for our friendships that is going to last us a lifetime.


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