B, this I promise you:

1. I promise to answer every phone call, day or night no matter how small the crisis.

If you go out to a party and need someone to pick you up, no questions asked— you'll get in my car and I won't tell your mom.

2. I promise to always lend an ear to whatever your problems are, whether it's an ex-boyfriend, a broken nail, or you need to hide a body. I'm your girl.

3. I promise to hold all your secrets without any judgment because I PROMISE you, I've done worse than you'll ever do.

4. I promise to always be an advocate for your well being— to always have your best interest in mind and to always love you even when you do the opposite of what I say.

5. I promise to love on you and praise you with goodness, but to also let you know when you've royally messed things up.

6. I promise to always wipe away your tears and hold you tight when something doesn't go your way and remind you that God's will is better than anything you or I could have planned for you.

7. I promise to pray over you daily for your health and your heart.

8. I promise that I will always be with you no matter how far away I am, whatever country or state or town.

I am always here with you, a phone call or a plane ride.

9. I promise to remind you to be kind and gentle but to still stand up for yourself.

10. I promise to laugh at you and pick on you so you can grow to have a sense of humor.

11. I promise to protect you from all the evil that I can, to hunt after those who hurt you, and to always put you back together again.

These are just the beginning of my promises to you, my sweet B. I want you to know that in whatever situation that life throws at you, that I am on your side. I only want what is best for you, my dear.

You are SO loved and you have already touched the lives of so many! Thank you for being 'my kid' and mirroring all of my habits (more of the good than bad). I love having you as my shadow. You have impacted my life in so many positive ways. You are what makes life worth living when all seems gray. I love you, bunny!

Love always,

Aunt Madison