Everyone has a person. A person they call late at night, a person who gives the best advice, a person that deserves credit for what they put up with. You do not talk to this person every now and then, only when it is convenient for you; you need this person in your life every day. This is a person you cannot live without. This is an open letter to my person with indefinable gratitude for everything you have done for me.

To my person,

Get ready for the warm feels and grab a tissue because I need to express my gratitude for you. I recognize everything you do for me, but I know I do not thank you enough.

Thank you for being my shoulder to cry on, the person I can come to with my endless problems. You are not only there for the glee and the greatest memories, you are there for me when I’m in need of a pep talk, a tub of ice cream and a long lasting hug. You do not judge me for any of my problems, you just help me get through them.

Thank you for being my voice of reason, the person who gives me the best advice. Whether it is about relationships, my clothing, or if something I am about to do is stupid, you are my go-to. You are a great listener and respond with the most necessary words, even if it is not what I want to hear.

Thank you for the time you spend with me, making me a priority. Sometimes we get sick of each other because we are so close, but our annoyance always turns into laughter. Time flies when we are together, and sometimes I wish it would just slow down. Our time spent together is valued and precious, because I would not want to be spending my time with anyone else.

Thank you for binge eating food with me, and knowing my favorite snacks. After a hard day, you surprise me with my favorite treats because you know food is the best pick-me-up. The company of food enhances our time spent together as we sit on the couch and eat several bowls popcorn, watching "The Bachelor", "Fixer Upper", and "Dancing With The Stars".

Thank you for loving me for who I am, even at my darkest hour. You know my flaws, and accept them. You understand that some days I rant and yell and you are the one that is there to calm me down and tell me everything will be all right.

Thank you for putting me in my place and forgiving me for when I am in the wrong. No one is perfect, and you are not afraid to tell me when I step out of bounds. You do this for my own good and it makes me a better person and friend to you, and to all.

Thank you for laughing at me and with me. We both know that I am hilarious and do some pretty unforgettable things (like that one time I ran into a massive pole at Walmart head on, when my eyes were glued to my phone). You laugh at me for the mistakes I have made and I laugh at you for yours. We laugh together over our silliness that no one will ever be able to comprehend or understand.

Thank you for being my best friend and more. You not only exceed the expectations of a best friend, you make the title true. You are the absolute best! We make it through life together and I know you will always be by my side.

You deserve this recognition, not just because of all these things I am thankful for, but because you are the reason I am happy in life, my motivation, my purpose. You’re more than just a person to me; you are my everything. Thank you for the memories and all the experiences we have shared. You make my life exhilarating and we create memories that will last forever.