To a woman who will definitely laugh at how cheese-filled this sentiment is, this one's for you.

We all have someone in our lives that impact us in the best possible way, by setting a "good example," standing up for them no matter what or always being there for you. (All of the above apply for you, Rachel.)

Dear Aunt Rachel,

Thank you for supporting me when no one else stood behind me or my decisions; whether it was dyeing my hair blue or leaving my first serious relationship when it no longer made me happy. Even when you may have not agreed with my choices, you've always stood behind them. And reminded me that when it comes to my life, I'm the most important.

Thank you for being someone I can ultimately trust to help me with each of my most important decisions and the secrets, too. Like contemplating life insurance but also where my next home will be.

Thank you for always (no matter the amount of time that has passed) opening your arms and home to me. Though I knew it was no chore to you, you've always made a place for me in your life. And you of all people know how important that is for me.

Thank you for reminding me how proud you are of me through my accomplishments (and failures). You've always empowered me and reminded me how strong I am, especially at my weakest.

Being at my softball games, my beauty pageants, and always being there to cheer me on (even living three hours away). Making all 'social' family gatherings worth the smoke and awkward small talk just to sit next to each other for a few hours.

Watching you chase your career goals, while raising children and balancing a successful marriage is the most appropriate form of #goals I could ever think of.

There are so many reasons to love you but, thank you for being who you are, always. Thank you for being in my life. I love you more than I could ever express in a few hundred words or an article. But I figured this is a small start.

Love always.