Throughout my life I have met a lot of people who have left quite the impact on me. Both good and bad. These people definitely taught me a thing or two about life. But there is one person who recently has made an incredible impact on my life. Why? She helped me find myself. She believed in me.

Now I'm not saying my mother didn't believe in me, because she does. However this type of "believing in someone" is much different than your mother or father believing in you.

You may or may not know this is about you though, secretly I hope you figure out it is about you.

You have been the best mentor, friend, and guide in life. Life is like a maze and is often difficult to get through at times. But having you there to help me has been the best thing ever.

You and your husband both have been wonderful mentors, and I truly have never been more grateful.

They say God puts people in our lives for a lesson. You have taught me so much more about life than anyone I know.

You believe in me. And that's the best gift anyone could ever give someone.

You've done so much for me. From helping me with my wardrobe, to being insanely tough on me because you know I need someone riding my butt to keep me on track. And while sometimes I don't like it, I know you're only doing it so that I won't mess up later on. You're showing me what it's like to be in the professional world and while I'm still learning, having you by my side makes everything much easier.

Thank you for not only allowing me into your home, but to also be in your life as a friend. I'm so beyond grateful, there aren't enough words.

Thank you for helping me find myself.

I've been lost for so long. I've been so confused for many years and I never believed I could be anything better than a receptionist for a place that didn't have the faith or confidence in me that you (or my new job) do. I finally think I've found myself after months of working with you. You showed me that I can be myself and shouldn't be afraid to go out and be the woman my mother raised me to be.

Thank you for seeing my potential.

If that lost hurt person ever came out, it'd disappear with you. You've shown me I don't owe anyone anything. For many many years all I'd do was apologize for literally everything. You've slowly taught me I don't have to apologize for every little thing because the truth is, I have nothing to apologize for. You've taught me to believe in myself. I've never been so thankful for someone ever.

So thank you. Thank you for teaching me. For letting me come down to your house and vent to you about everything, whether it be good or bad. Most of all, thank you for being the best person on the planet. You are beautiful and wonderful, and I am blessed to be in your presence.

I love you.