This year has been one of the busiest years I’ve ever had. I think we’ve all been there at one point or another: the weeks where we have to schedule everything down to the last minute, the sleepless nights, and the to-do lists that never end. Times like these can get pretty overwhelming, and often, it feels impossible to get through. Luckily for me, I’ve had friends to remind me it was possible. So, this is a long overdue thank you note to the friends who’ve stood by me, despite my crazy schedule.
1.Thank you for reminding me to breathe. Being so busy, it’s easy to get stressed out. Sometimes when I look at my to-do list, my first thought is, “I’ll never finish all of this.” Thank you for reminding me to take a deep breath, step back, and calm myself down. It’s hard to be productive when you’re too overwhelmed to do anything, so it’s nice to have the reminder that I’m going to be OK.
2.Thank you for the little things. I can’t thank you enough for the times you’ve kept me company, simply to make sure I stayed on task, for the times you’ve brought me coffee just because, and for the times you’ve made me smile or laugh when I need it most.
3.Thank you for the stress relief. As I mentioned before, being busy can be extremely stressful. Thank you for the times you’ve encouraged me to take a break and do something fun. Whether it was a spa night, apple picking, or even just going to get dinner, the breaks always seem to come at the perfect times.
4.Thank you for the comfort. There are times when I'm so overwhelmed that I could scream. Thank you for letting me vent, for giving me a hug, and for telling me it’s going to be OK. It might seem like something small, but it means the world to me.
5.Thank you for the encouragement. Thank you for all the times you’ve told me that I could do this. Thank you for the texts saying to have a good day, and thank you for the little notes that brighten my day.
6.Thank you for helping me. There have been so many times where you’ve just looked at me and asked what you could do to help. You insisted you could do something for me, and then you continued to insist until I let you. One errand off of my to-do list is a huge weight off my shoulders.
7.Thank you for understanding. I know I’m not always there. Yes, I am here if you need me, but I'm not always available to hang out. Thank you for understanding that I still love you just as much as I always have.
8.Thank you for standing by me. You have no idea how much it means to have you as a friend. To have a support system like the one you give me is absolutely incredible, and I am more grateful for it then I’ll ever be able to tell you.
