I knew that saying "see you soon" at the end of the summer after we graduated high school would be hard, but I didn't know that the hardest part was what was to come: not seeing you every single day.

I've known you for probably about six years now, and you have been my right-hand and my go-to gal for everything for the last four or so. I've lived with you for two consecutive summers, and I stay with you practically every time I come home from college. We're basically sisters if you ask me.

So I may be used to not going to the same college as you by now, but that does not mean I like it or that it's any easier to leave you when I head back to school after a visit. But I am SO THANKFUL for FaceTime, Snapchat, and our constant texting. But I'm even more grateful that when we don't get to FaceTime or text often because of clashing, busy schedules that we still pick up where we left off.

You are such a gem of a friend, and I truly don't know what I would do without you. I could never thank you enough for each and every thing you've done for me... but I can try to hit on a few of them.

First, I want to thank you for constantly being by my side throughout high school. 

You not only dressed up for spirit days with me but you also were at pretty much every game that I cheered at supporting me. I know you were watching the game, but I also know you were my own cheerleader in the stands. You even came to the homecoming game to support me on homecoming court THE SAME DAY you got your wisdom teeth taken out... that's true friendship!

Secondly, I want to thank you for always being down for a good adventure. 

Traveling is always fun, but traveling with a bestie makes it all the better. But even when we didn't leave home, we still had a good time. I'm so grateful for the many days and nights we have spent shopping, jamming out to throwback music, going to get ice cream, and staying up late talking about who knows what.

Most importantly, I want to thank you for being my sister in Christ. 

It is such a blessing that we click so well as best friends, but what makes it the best is how we hold each other accountable in our faith. I love our time spent at church and in the Word together. (and jamming out to worship music at the top of our lungs) Like seriously, what's better than spending a night Bible journaling with your best friend??

I think one of the hardest things about this long-distance friendship has been that I can't physically be there for you in some of life's hardest and most stressful times to give you a hug and be your shoulder to cry on, which breaks my heart. But it warms my heart knowing your boyfriend, and now one of my good friends, is there for you.

So to the perfect guy for my best friend: thank you for treating my best friend the way she deserves to be treated, thank you for building our friendship rather than making me feel like a third wheel, and thank you for looking out for her when my protective self isn't there to do so. I am super grateful for your friendship.

So, here's to you bestie: thank you so much for everything you've done for me and will do for me in the future. I'm lucky to know you and blessed to call you my best friend!

I miss you, and I'll see you soon!!