Meeting you was no accident. God put you in my life for a reason. When I met you, He told me to let my shield down. The wall I had spent so long repairing was finally finished, and after meeting you, I was told to just bulldoze it away. This was a very scary thought. I have to admit, I'm not sure I agreed with His plan at first, but now I'm beginning to see why He put you there.

You helped me through my struggles -- might I mention, without a single complaint. You looked out for me as if you had known me forever. Not only did you make me smile, but you also made me radiate happiness. Not a second goes by with you where I am not laughing uncontrollably. You are my best friend, my other half. You are irreplaceable. I couldn't do life without you now that you're here. That's also a scary thought. I have never been that way. I always believed in being there for myself, but after you came along I didn't have to.

Until you came along, I had never met someone who was so interested in the same things as me. Someone who agreed with what I had to say. Most importantly, you are someone who listens. Your generous heart taught me to love, to accept myself and to open up to the world. You have always encouraged me to be what I want to be, to do what I want to do and to have fun while pursuing it.

Thank you. Thank you for the endless jokes, the extraordinary adventures, the captivating talks, the exciting food dates (whether it be I was excited to be with you or excited to eat food) and the never-ending compassion. You have shown me unconditional love. You have led me to God. You have held my hand through everything life has thrown at us thus far.

I am proud of you. Proud of everything you have accomplished. You are an amazing person, and I will never take you for granted. Once again, I say thank you. Thank you for giving me a chance. Without it, I wouldn't know you, and that's the scariest thought of them all.