To the friend who is always there,

I recently came across the quote, "If you're alone, I'll be your shadow. If you want to cry, I'll be your shoulder. If you want a hug, I'll be your pillow. If you need to be happy. I'll be your smile... But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be me." This quote reminded me of my friend who I may not talk to everyday, but the one who I know is by my side whenever I need her. Here is what I have to say thank you for.

Thank you for bringing out the best in me.

I may not show it, but you always brighten my day. You are the reason I wake up with a smile on my face. Being around you makes me feel like I let go a sense of relief, since I know you will do anything to make me turn a frown into a smile.

Thank you for always being their to listen.

I cannot thank you enough for always being able to listen to me. Whenever I have a problem, I know you are the first one I can go to and you will always have an answer. It may be a tough problem for you to help solve, or there may be no solution but you always are there to give me the best advice whenever I need it.

Thank you for accepting me as I am.

I may not be the most easy person to get along with. Everyone has their own problems with family and friends. It is hard for me to open up and I am glad I can open to you. I make you ride the emotional rollercoaster I call my life with me and I am glad you are here to ride it with me. We may have our differences but at the end of the day I am lucky to have someone like you.

Thank you for doing life with me.

Whether it be waking up at 4:00AM to get donuts and watch the sunrise or late night drives around the lake and getting Dairy Queen. We may have some crazy ideas to what we consider fun, but our adventures never seem to fail. Others may shake their head in despite that this is nonsense but as long as we are having fun, that is all that matters.

Thank you for all the memories.

Over the past few years I have gotten to experience many different landmarks in the country with you all. From Washington D.C., to Walt Disney World we have created everlasting memories that will never be forgotten. Whether it be playing "Never Have I Ever" in the D.C. hotel room or breaking the fast pass machine and cutting the whole line during the whole Disney trip, the way we make friendships is unlike the rest of the world, but I am glad this is how we can say we did.

Thank you for being my person.

I am grateful everyday that you are in my life. We may not talk everyday but whenever we do it is like we have never stopped. I cannot even begin to describe my appreciation for having a friend like you.

Thank you for being my role models, shoulders to cry on, and best friends.

I love you always,

Caitlin