It amazes me that we’ve come this far. This past Thursday, Oct. 6, was our four year anniversary, the last one before we’re married. It seems insane to think that this all started because of Vacation Bible School somewhere between eight and nine years ago. You’re my best friend and I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done. When I think about everything that’s happened since we met, I’m amazed that things came back to where they are.

I remember before we first started dating, me being amazed that you had never been on a hayride. So naturally I told you about the Fall Festival at Level Green where we were going to have a hayride that Saturday. I was harassing you to death that day because you were going to be late to the Fall Festival and I was afraid you wouldn’t get to go (mainly because I had devised this whole master plan to be like “So um, maybe we should date” and not because you hadn’t ever been on one, mildly selfish I know). You got there before we took the second one, but by then I was too dang nervous to do anything. Starting from there to going to my senior prom together and then starting my first year of college 45 miles away, we’ve had arguments and fights but we’ve always made up and put it behind us because holding grudges is something we don’t do because all it does is hurt. No matter what has happened at school, I always know I can call you and you’ll try your best to make everything all right no matter what time it is. Whether it’s 4 a.m. or 4 p.m., I know I can call (as long as you aren’t in class or work) and you’ll make everything better in any way you can.

Fast forward to the past six months from getting engaged and starting my final year of college, preparing for graduation and every other crazy thing that’s happened there’s no one else I’d rather have had by my side than him. He’s my best friend and we’re banking on forever in December. Even though adjusting to living together has been difficult and sometimes irritating, I love every day of it because it’s just a little snapshot into how things will be after we get married.

No matter how many times you “threaten” to trade me in cause I’m being annoying, I know you won’t J if only because you’re my best friend and I’m yours. Plus the small fact that in a few short weeks you’re stuck with me.

-BrittanyNicole