Dear best friend,

I've known you forever. Each summer, we say hello, and then we have to say goodbye three months later. We are blessed enough to have had the privilege of summering in the same location every year, but a few months throughout the year is not nearly enough.

We've gone through everything together. From playing mermaids in the baby pool, to awkward years with our braces and then to graduating high school, we've done it all. Your helping hand through my life and all of it's changes has been a complete blessing to me.

I know I'm the worst at texting and checking in with you. But, you've gotta know that I think about you every single day. I miss our laughs, our ability to speak to each other with just one look and the fact that we simply know each other like no other. Being able to know someone your entire life, and knowing that nobody will be able to replace that is an amazing feeling. I know I will have you for the rest of my life. My wedding day, I know you'll be there (obviously because you'll be a bridesmaid, I think that was decided 10 years ago). My kids first birthday party, let's face it, you'll probably be a godmother or the fun aunt. You've been there since day one, and I know you're not going to leave now, because you're stuck with me.

You've become a sister to me. I'm part of your family, you're part of mine. It's just kind of how it works. I wouldn't have it any other way. I wouldn't change anything about our friendship. Yes, it'd obviously be so nice to see you every day, but the months we spend together during the summer are something I always have to look forward to. The distance makes us stronger, makes us grow to be separate individuals and gives us the perspective we need to value our amazing friendship.

I want you to know that I will always want the best for you. Even if I'm not constantly being updated on your life, I want you to excel in life and I want to be there to watch your accomplishments. You're going to achieve great things one day, and I'm lucky to be here by your side.

Thank you for the surprises, laughs, memories and a lifetime full of love.

I hope you always remember these things while we wait throughout the year to see each other next. I love you to the moon and back. I'll see you next summer.

Xoxo,

The best friend who misses you to pieces