Dear Best Friend,

You’ve been by my side from the very beginning and we surely have the pictures to prove it. From our third-grade class arboretum, to playing Monster Ball in the fifth grade, to walking home from high school together, we have been through so much.

When I look back on my favorite memories, you are always in them because quite simply, we have always done everything as a pair. We joined the cheer team together our sophomore year. We were in the same Girl Scout troop. We went on our family vacations together. We dated guys who were best friends. We shared each other’s clothes and gave back about 3 bags full when we went off to college. You are truly the sister I never had but always wanted.

Despite the never-ending changes in life, our friendship has always been the most incredible constant. I love that I can tell you anything and know you will be honest with me. More than anything, I am grateful for the second family you’ve given me with yours, a group of some of the most warm and loving individuals I know. Thank you for telling me what I need to hear when you know I need to hear it, but simultaneously being able to give me the difficult truth.

Thank you for always standing up for me. Thank you for being the fun in every situation. You are a light that shines so bright and it makes everyone around you want to get to know you. I feel so grateful to have you as my best friend and to know your unending generosity. They don’t make many like you, best friend.

Love,

Lindsey