To my person,

It all started way back in the 6th grade. The first day, I found you (honestly thought you were a little crazy. I later found out I wasn't wrong). I was nervous, all new people, first day in middle school. Sit down in Mrs. Nelson's science class and I get sat next to you. Little did I know this seating chart would be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

I saw an opportunity and I took it - well 2 opportunities, one to leave class early and the other to make a new friend. I saw the cast on your leg and knew you would need some help so I said, " I think I know you, do you need some help getting to your next class?" "Sure!" The trouble we caused in those sixth-grade hallways in between first and second period was just the beginning, but neither of us had any idea.

Fast forward to freshman year — another new school, the bottom of the totem pole in school and volleyball, let's just say we were a tad nervous going into that first day of what some called doubles (two-a-days) and others referred to as "hell week." Honestly, either worked. Then freshman year started and that's really when we became attached at the hip.

All through high school, you were the greatest friend I could have asked for. You were one of the few people that never lacked support and I could not be more thankful. We went through everything together. Our first heartbreaks, a bad grade on a test, helping* each other on homework, studying for tests, sleepovers every weekend, and everything in between. We truly were inseparable. You did, and still do, make me laugh until I cry, give me more sass than I ever thought possible, accept and encourage (and yourself too believe) that we really are queens ;), and make me believe in myself when I cannot do it on my own.

But, every perfect relationship has its troubles, and we for sure have had our fair share. There were days I wanted to scream, hit and just cry. But, somehow after all of the crap we have gone through together, we always seem to come out a little stronger after enough is enough and one of us put our sass aside and apologize.

I always knew I was thankful for you but I did not know quite how much until my accident. You see, people always wonder, " I wonder who will be by my side as I lay in a hospital bed?" You, my friend, exceeded any expectations I ever could have had and here I am, getting emotional, thinking of the unbelievable amount of support you gave during the most difficult time in my life. Whether you were braiding my hair because we couldn't wash it, bringing me Sonic, texts throughout the day checking on me, & all of the times we had to fit my wheelchair in your tiny car (remember the first day when it got stuck and we couldn't get it out?)

Now, here we are 74 miles away at college, living separate and busy lives, not talking every day, but the days we do, nothing has changed and we pick up right where we left off.

No words can ever thank you enough, no hug can ever give enough love, and nobody could ever replace you as my person.

Here's to many more years of friendship, lots more laughter, & forever having each other.

All my love,

Your person