I remember getting to the bus stop and thinking that you were just another new kid. I never would've thought that a stranger 2 years younger than me, would become family. That was 10 years ago.

Throughout the last decade (wow that makes me feel old) we have developed a bond that is hard to describe to anyone. You are my best friend, but you are also my family.

I always thought my best friend would be a girl because that was normal, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I mean we can't get our nails done together, but you can always sit next to me while I get mine done. In a way you are the brother I always wanted.

You get on my last nerve at least 80 times in a week and you are a huge pain in the butt and we fight like brother and sister, but family does that.

When I think about the best times in my childhood you are there. I have grown up with you and in a way I am who I am because of you. I truly believe I would be a different person if you have not been in my life.

I wish I would've met you sooner that way we could have that whole "best friend since birth, our parents have pictures of us in the bathtub" kind of friendship, but I think we have something just as close.

You are the friend that I will tell my future kids about. And when they ask what a true friend looks like, I will show them one of the million pictures of us.

You are the friend I will never forget, (even if i get dementia) and you will be the friend who I grow old with in the retirement home while fighting over the last pudding cup.

I will never be able to thank you for all the late nights you have stayed up to talk to me, for defending me when you thought people were overstepping, or being father-like when you meet guys in my life. Knowing that you have my back makes us even closer.

One day I promise I will repay you back for everything you have done for me. It may take me a while, but I know you aren't going anywhere.

Thank you for being the best friend who turned into my family.