To the girl who stepped into my life four years ago and changed it forever.

You know who you are...

I have always wanted to tell you how much you mean to me, but I never had the right words to say it. This is for you though, because I miss you and life has been tough without you.

Thank you for being my person, my rock, and my world. But, honestly you are so much more than that. You aren't just a person to me...you are a part of me. You have shaped me into who I am today, and I will forever be thankful for that.

I remember the first time we met, all of our stupid crazy fights together, the laughs, the tears, and everything in between. You made high school some of the best years of my life. But, now we have graduated and left each other's side, and life has changed in an instant. After being so used to seeing each other in the hallways everyday, in the blink of any eye, we were off to college.

Life got ahead of us and we no longer could help each other through our tough times like we used to. Days and weeks felt like years away from you, and life got more and more difficult to deal with when I needed you most. I often couldn't stop myself from thinking that I was going to lose you. But, I was so wrong. You never once left me alone. You promised me the day that I left for college that you would support me no matter what. You told me you would be there for me though our good and bad days, and I thank god for you everyday.

You might not be here for me to hug you, vent to you when life gets tough, and cry on your shoulder when I get sad, but I know that no matter what you will forever be my person. My person who no matter how separated we may feel at points, will always take the time to call me and let me know how much she misses me and loves me. I truly didn't know the true meaning behind our friendship until I got to feel what it was like without you.

Life without you is terrifying, crazy, sad, weird, exhausting, and just all around never feels right. Being away from you is the hardest thing I can ever imagine. But, you have taught me to reach outside of my comfort zone and find a part of me that I never knew I had.

You guided me when all I wanted to do was give up. You fought me when I was stubborn, but still loved me at my worst moments. You believed in me when I was hard on myself, and you never once gave up on me. But, most of all, you showed me what it was like to have a sister.

So, here is something for you. After you have given me so much over these past four years, I find it only right to give you something in return.

I am so excited for you. I want you to grow and find a part of yourself. I want you to chase your dreams with so much enthusiasm and never give up on yourself. You are beautiful and amazing, and you have the potential to do so many great things in this world. Don't give up on any the of the challenges you face and push through them, but always remember you will never be alone. I will always be here for you, and I am so excited to grow with you. No matter how far away we are from each other, just know that I will forever be your sister. Take chances, make new friends, laugh a little, cry a little, and smile often because you deserve the world.

I miss you and I love you, and I promise to do the same with you.

Love,

Ally