Dear Bestest Friend,

As a kid, all I ever wanted was a best friend. Sure, I had plenty of friends but everyone always wants to find that one best friend. The double trouble, partners in crime, always together, teacher's worst nightmare. Essentially the person that doesn't even knock because they are just part of the family. And now here you are. Our friendship has been through a lot. I'm not even joking when I say its a ride. But I am so unbelievably blessed to have been on it with you.

And to think it all began with some very bizarre handshake. I never would have imagined that you would be my very own bestest friend. From football games, to flood nights, to weird adventures, and all of the movies in between we always seem to have such a good time. And when things get rough and the ride a little bumpy (literally and emotionally), you're there beside me holding on for dear life because at the end of the day, you're stuck with me and a bumpy ride is way better than no ride at all.

Generally, 92.6% of the time you know exactly what to say. Whether it be boy troubles, friend troubles, regular troubles, or imaginary troubles that aren't really a problem but I think they are, you always know what to say. You challenge me to look at a different perspective on things, to think of others before myself. You remind me that I am stronger than I realize and that I am never alone. You remind me that I'm a little crazy but the best people truly are. And most of all you remind me to stay true to myself.

You might not have super powers but you truly are my hero. You're my biggest supporter and my favorite body guard. My number #1 on speed dial and my back ground on almost everything. Seriously the number of times you are on my family wall is quite impressive.

While sometimes I know we have our problems it puts me at ease to know that neither of us is going to go down without a fight. The only friend who has never bailed on me nor never given up. Words can't even begin to describe how thankful I am for you. For all of the memories that we share. For all of the inside jokes and friendships we have made because of each other. For the fill in dates. For the family you have helped me make. For always reminding me of right and wrong. For the wisdom you provide. For challenging me to shoot for the stars because no matter what happens you'll be there to help me up after the fall.

So thank you for never giving up on me and for catching everything I throw at you. Because without you I wouldn't be me.

Sincerely,

Little Fella