I can say I'm lucky enough to be blessed with three really great best friends. All three of them bring unique experiences into my life. One, I've known for my entire life, though we've drifted back and forth. One, I just met this past August and we just instantly clicked. The last one? She's been my rock through the hardest parts of my life.

This letter is for her.

Dear, you-know-exactly-who-you-are,

What would I do without you? You have literally gotten me through everything that I needed help with, and you've held my hand through everything I could do by myself. It was wonderful knowing that if those things got worse, you'd be standing there with open arms. I'd like to hope you know I would do the same for you. I cannot count the number of times I've instantly felt better just knowing that you were running to my dorm.

When we first met, I had no clue you would become such a big part of my life. I thought it would be one of the instances that the older friend would graduate, and the duo would lose touch. Oh, was I wrong. So much happened in so little time and it spun us both around so fast.

You gave birth to that wonderful little human that is your daughter. And, while I don't really like children, I love her as much as I am going to love my sister's children when she so chooses to have some. Your daughter is the spitting image of you, not only in physical appearance but in her strong will and her sassiness. I'm super excited to see where my "niece" goes in life. I know she's going to change the world.

There was a point, during the majority of my senior year of high school, that I would not have made it out alive if it weren't for the support system I had. You were the foundation of that support system. While I didn't let you be too involved because I didn't want to burden you with my problems on top of everything you were going through, I knew you were there for me no matter what.

I want to let you know that I am so glad you found your boyfriend. Regardless of the fact that even you have said him and I are too alike sometimes, I like him even when we're not acting the same. He treats you exactly how I would want him to. You're my best friend and I won't let you settle. You deserve the world, and anyone willing to give their all to give you that world, is just fine in my book.

Now that I've had a chance to say everything I've ever wanted to, I can't find the words. But, maybe that's all the words I need.

I love you more than words can describe. Thank you for everything.