Dear second family,

I know that I have my own family that I love, and that you are just my friends family, but you definitely are my family as well. I never knew that I could be loved and accepted by another family the way that you have loved and accepted me.

I have countless memories at your house that make me smile every time I think of them. I remember going over and having family dinner with everyone and you all saying I am always welcome. I remember walking through your door that was never locked anytime I wanted. I remember you all making breakfast and coffee and then we sat at the table for hours having meaningful conversations. I remember that any time I left I had to give mandatory hugs goodbye. I remember us sitting around the couches just catching up on our lives. I also remember the books and movies I was told to watch because they were amazing. But the thing I remember the most is the love I felt immediately walking in.

I don't have words to express how much your house and your family has meant to me as I've grown up. I am usually not an affectionate person, but throughout the years I always look foreword to the hugs and affection I get from you. Often times, I look back at my first memories of you all, and I had no idea how vital you all would become to me. I never thought that I would be as close as I am to you.

I tell you all my personal struggles and thoughts, and you've never judged me. Thank you for always being there for me when I needed you all the most. I have never taken for granted the laughs we shared, the food we ate, the stories we've told, or the advice exchanged. I am the person I am today because of the things I've learned from my own family, as well as your family.

I will ever be able to thank you enough for always opening your home to me. I want you to know that this family means as much to me as my own. I will always be grateful that while some people don't even get one family, I get to have two.

Love always,

Me