Dear person I truly admire,

In case you haven't noticed you are my superhero, my best friend, my inspiration, and the person whose actions I truly strive to emulate in my own life.

Many people often nonchalantly say "I dont know what I'd do without you", but I assure you that when I say those words they are far from nonchalant, but rather meant with every fiber in my being.

You have truly been there for me, always standing in my corner, ready to defend me whenever I was feeling weak or getting down on myself.

You're an amazing judge of character and always made sure that whomever I was dating was up to par with my standards.

You encourage me to step out of my comfort zone and never to settle for mediocre.

You taught me to respect myself, and through that self respect to respect others.

You have been my biggest cheerleader. Whether it was sporting events, school accomplishments, or a big life event you have always been the first to congratulate me.

After receiving exciting news, or simply on my long drive home from somewhere, you are always the first person I call. 9 times out of 10 you always answer the phone even though I know you're busy.

You never get frustrated when i'm constantly wanting to take pictures wherever we go, but instead put on a silly face and jump in the picture with me.

You make my day by sending little encouraging texts throughout the week, letting me know that you care and are praying for me.

In life its always the little things that end up being the big things. You are an expert at showing me your love through all the "little things" and proving to every soul you encounter how big your heart is.

Someday I want to inspire people the way you inspire me. I want someone to look at me and say "because of YOU I didn't give up".

So thank you.

Thank you for being the reason I've never given up and the person I want to make the most proud in this world.

Love,

The one who will forever look up to you.