Dear Friends,
Wow. The day you have been waiting for is finally here. You are about to achieve one of the greatest milestones of your life. You are officially (and finally) graduating college. I can't believe it! Ever since we met here at school, I knew you were something special, and I am so thankful that we were able to share our college experience together.
I will never forget the memories we made here. I don't think I would have half the memories that I do without you. From frat parties to midnight cry sessions, you have always been there by my side. You have made me grow as a person. You have helped me find myself and who I am meant to be. I'll never be able to thank you enough for that. You made me laugh till I cried and when I cried you made me laugh. You almost always had the best advice, and if you didn't have any advice, you were still always there for me. I don't know what I would have done without you.
When I came to college, I never knew I would meet someone like you. A lifelong friend who would one day grow up and move on with life. This is a hard time for me, as well as you. I don't want to see you go, but I know that there are bigger and better things out there for you. You are ready to face the "adult" world whether you think you are or not. I know you are. I know that you are strong and intelligent and you don't need that degree to tell you that, but I know when you finally walk across that stage and receive your hard earned diploma, you'll know you are ready for this.
Do not let anyone stand in the way of you and your dreams. Never forget all the incredible memories we shared, all the laughs we had and the smiles we made for each other. I am going to miss you. I can't imagine living here without you, but I am ready. I know we will be friends forever. A friendship like ours, will never fade. You have been such an influential person in my life. Graduating college is going to be the best thing that has happened to you. A new chapter in your life is about to begin. A chapter that I hope includes me.
Just know that I will be there for you no matter where you end up. I will be there for you if your world comes crashing down or if your life only gets better from here. I will be there for you no matter what. I don't know how I will survive the rest of my college career without you, but I know that you will always be a phone call or text message away. I hope you are up for road trips back to your alma mater, to hit up our favorite Mexican restaurant and watch Disney movies all night long. I know you can do this. The real world isn't ready for you. I am going to miss you so much, but I can't wait to see the person you become.
Congratulations!
