Everyone has those friends that they claim are their "best friends." But for me, I feel like my best friend brings meaning to the saying "best friends forever."

Here's why...

We met in 7th grade at Keithville Middle School. We were at an after school dance and I accidentally bumped into her while walking into the bathroom. Somehow, we ended up talking and the rest is history. We clicked from the very beginning and I quickly found out that she is literally me inside a different body.

All through middle school and high school, we were inseparable. We literally spent every available moment together. She was my go-to when I needed advice about guys, what outfit I should wear, how I should do my hair, what homecoming dress I looked best in, even down to what I should eat for dinner. Every weekend we were at each other's house and it eventually got to the point where we would just walk into each other's house and say "I'm home!" (which we still do to this day) God gave me the best friend, at exactly the right time. I firmly believe I couldn't have made it through all those years of school and everything that happened without her by my side.

Now that we're adults, in college with full time jobs and committed relationships, it's hard to make as much time for each other as we were able to do back then. But you know what's funny? I know without a doubt that no matter how much time we spend apart, we will ALWAYS be best friends till death and after that because that's the way God intended it to be. I realize now that she's not only my best friend, but she's my accountability sister in Christ. She has helped me form my relationship with Christ in so many ways. We have taught each other so much about faith and loving God, and we eve pray for and with each other and make sure to be there for each other when one person falls. We have seen the good and bad sides of each other. Because, I mean, it's been about 10 years. Puberty happened, growing up happened, breakups happened, deaths have happened. You name it, we've been through it together. And I believe that's what makes our friendship so strong.

I know that no matter where life and God takes us individually, we will always be a phone call away. There's no way we can live the rest of our lives without calling each other bfftdaat. I can't wait to see our children grow up and become best friends.

I close by saying...thank you, Kaylin, for loving me at my worst and my best. For putting up with me when I get on your nerves (because I know that happens a lot). For showing me what a true friendship should look like. For giving me advice, even when it's what I don't want to hear and you end up being absolutely right in the end. For being my accountability sister and always having an open ear and shoulder to cry on when I need it. Most importantly, thank you for being you. I'm so glad God brought us together so many years ago and has kept us together ever since. You truly give meaning to "best friends for life."

Here's to many many more years filled with laughter, arguments, growth, and memories.