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An Open Letter to the Best Friend I Used to Have

I want you to know I still see you.

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An Open Letter to the Best Friend I Used to Have
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Dear Friend,

Yes, I said "friend". Just because we don’t talk anymore does not mean that I do not consider you my friend because at one point in our lives, we were friends.

I wanted to tell you that I see you. I see what you are doing in your life and I am proud of you.

We had some awesome times in elementary, middle and high school. I remember the sleep overs and movie nights. I remember all the food we packed away in our tiny, tiny bodies. I remember the late night conversations about all of our crushes. I remember all your hopes and dreams. I remember your goals and what you wanted to do with your life. I remember that you were my best friend.

Now, we each have moved on. Life got in the way of our calls and texts, and I want to apologize for that. (Just for the record, I am still bad at texting back.) Life got in the way of our hopes and dreams. Life got in the way, but I want you to know that I still care and I did not forget about you. You will always have a special place in my heart and I have no hard feelings against you.

Every time I see your posts on social media, I look at your profile because I do want to know what is going on in your life. Congratulations to you for your new apartment. Congratulations to you for your engagement. Congratulations to you for the new puppy you welcomed into your home. Congratulations to you that you are expecting, and congratulations your baby is healthy.

I see that you are struggling sometimes and if I could help, I would. I see that you need prayers for your family and friends. I see the pain and I promise you that I am not ignorant to you.

My wish to you is to always be happy and count your blessings even if they are not abundant. My wish is that you finish your degree or have the wedding of your dreams. My wish to you is that you know that you will be a good parent even if you fail sometimes. My wish to you is a life that is meaningful and joyful. My wish to you is you find God even in the hard times because he is the only way to get through them. My wish to you is that you are successful in all your endeavors.

I see you and I will always see you. I am forever grateful for the impact you made on my life.

With love,

Me

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