Sometimes in life, you find a special friend. Someone who changes your life just by being part of it. Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop. Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world. Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it. This is forever friendship. When you're down and the world seems dark and empty, your forever friend lifts you up in spirit and makes that dark and empty world suddenly seem bright and full. Your forever friend gets you through the hard times, the sad times an dthe confused times. If you turn and walk away, your forever friend follows. If you lose your way, your forever friend guides you and cheers you on. Your forever friend hold your hand and tells you that everything is going to be okay. And if you find such a friend, you feel happy and complete because you need not worry. You have a forever friend, and forever has no end. - Unknown

Meeting you was one of the best moments in my life. Yes I know I've said that before, however with you it's all different. I've known you for a very short period of time now, and the day I came up to you and introduced myself, I knew you'd be there to stay. That through all of life's crap, you'd be here.

That day was two years ago Saturday. July 4, 2015. Independence Day. Our complex was having a cookout and since your husband is our contractor/community manager, you happened to be there. This was also the day I found out you were my boss. I remember talking to you about the fact that we have two things in common; The first thing is that we're crazy in love with dogs and we're obsessive dog moms, and the second thing is that we share the same passion for writing. The one thing I really admire about you is that you write. And that you're very good at it.

You took a chance on me. The day I emailed you saying "I want to talk to you" after not being there for more than maybe 10 months, was the day my life changed forever. You took a chance on a 20 year old young adult and pretty much boosted my confidence right then and there, and from that moment on, I felt like I could do anything.

You and I have had a revolving door of people leave our lives, but we've never left one another's. You've taught me so much about life and I cannot thank you enough. You've always been there. Whether I just needed an escape, or if I just needed some overdue best friend time, you've always been there.

When my grandmother died, I remember texting you first and literally sitting at work just wanting to not be there, so you suggested I come over. While I didn't really cry, I desperately needed an escape, and you provided it. Then when she had her viewing, you never left my side. And actually held my hand when I said I wanted to walk over to the open casket but couldn't physically do it. You were my person when I felt like I had no one.

Through boy drama that never really seems to leave my life, to just small things, you've probably given me some of the best life advice ever. When my now ex best friend left my life, you told me it was okay to be upset. Thank God I have you and that you put up with me even when I am being obnoxiously dramatic.

Friendship has no age, and I always said I got along with people who were significantly older than I am. I'm not usually right on these types of things but thank God I was. You're the best best friend a person could ask for.

Thank you for mentoring me, and believing in my writing. Because of you, I've never felt more confident in what I write. I have an incredible author to look up too. You make me feel like I'm in the stories you've written! And man I'm so grateful for that opportunity.

I love you so much and I will always cheer you on. With everything you do because I've never been more proud of someone than I am you. I'm believing in you the way you believed in me. You amaze me with literally everything that you do.

You are a beautiful soul, both inside and out. You're one of the most beautiful people I've ever met.

The storms have calmed and you are doing amazing.

I love you more than words.