Hey,

We've been friends as long as I can remember. You've helped me through boy drama, fights with my mom, and awkward middle school years. Having you as a friend has been one of the biggest blessings of my life. When high school ended and I moved to college, we grew apart. We grew apart and then when I would come back home we would hang out and it would be just like old times. As my second year of college began, I came home less and less and we grew even further apart. And then you moved away. I could never imagine you anywhere else but in our hometown... until you moved away. It didn't really hit me until you came home to visit and we hung out. It was like nothing ever changed, except everything has changed.

We hung out with some of our old friends... All of us are getting on with our lives. College, engagements, cross-country moves. It's nice that we can all still get together like old times and be with each other during the time we have together. Even though we don't live close to each other, that doesn't mean the next chapter of our lives doesn't include each other. I grew up with your family being my family. Your sister was the closest thing to a sister that I've ever had.

Now that we are separated, it's time to be more intentional with each other and to make sure we really do include each other in what we're doing and how we're doing. I love when you tell me about what goes on at work or when you get in a fight with your boyfriend; it makes me feel like I'm a part of your life. I am going to be more intentional when we're apart again. I will tell you about school and work and my boyfriend.

The most important thing I can tell you is that I will love you forever and that I am always here for you. Whenever you need someone to talk to, you can always talk to me. I don't promise that I will always pick up on the first call or answer texts right away, but I can promise that I will answer and I will call you back. You are important to me and you will always be so much more than a friend to me. I love you unconditionally, and I will love you forever -- no matter where life takes us.

Spending time with you while you've been home has been amazing, but it has made me realize just how much I miss you when you're gone.

Love you, boo.