I met you all in different ways, whether it be in elementary school, high school, or in college, one thing always remained constant, I was the quiet one of the group, the one who would never talk much until I was comfortable enough. The one who cares too much, loves too hard and often took too many things to heart. I have so many flaws but you all see right past them. You look past my insecurities and help me to see the positives in my life. You are the first people that I come to when I have a problem or when I am feeling down. You pick me right back up with your words of encouragement and hugs. I know that I am not always the easiest person to deal with but you all do with such love and care. Thank you for loving, believing in me and for supporting me no matter what. You are all the reason why I am still here. You make my life so much brighter and better. Each and every one of you has impacted my life in a huge way, I am the way that I am because of you! I hope to be half of the person that you all are, to even come close the greatness that you have all achieved in your lives. I am incredibly proud, lucky and grateful to be able to call you my friends. The ones who have stuck by my side through it all. The ones who cheer me on, who encourage me to try new things, who have helped me through some tough times of my life and who have never doubted me for one second even when I doubted myself. You all hold such a special place in my heart. Thank you for letting me into your lives and for being there. I love you all with all of my heart. I am so proud to know all of you.

Thank you for making my life better and for bringing so much joy, laughter, smiles, hugs and sunshine!

Love,

your very grateful friend.