Having been friends since middle school, I never thought we’d end up together but I’m so glad we did. Within the first month of our relationship, I knew I was hooked on you. You make me so happy. I can’t help but smile every time I think of you and how lucky I am to be with you. You have truly changed my life for the better.

I know it wasn’t easy when I decided to move 4,000 miles away for college but I had to do what was best for me. I wasn’t sure how our relationship was going to work out. I was scared because you made me the happiest person in the world and I didn’t want to lose that. I don’t ever want to lose that.

A long-distance relationship is not easy by any means but I am so thankful we're able to make it work. Thank you for never giving up on us. No matter how many times we fight or argue we always work it out. Thank you for answering my Facetime calls or texts whenever you can. The time difference makes our communication a little difficult so I love any second I can talk to you. Thank you for staying up late to talk to me when I’m having a bad day. Sometimes I forget that 8pm for me is 1am for you. Thank you for motivating me to keep going. Your positive words and encouragement really help me get through my most stressful weeks. Thank you for believing in me when I don't believe in myself. Even through my failures, you help me get myself together and guide me in the right direction. Thank you for dealing with my lecturing about why you shouldn't be eating McDonald's at 11 o'clock at night. I'm only trying to help you be a better athlete and student. Thank you for being my number one fan and always rooting for me to be the best that I can. Thank you for loving me regardless of the distance.

You mean the world to me and I’m not sure where I’d be or who I’d be if you were not apart of my life. We have grown together and our relationship continues to grow stronger by the day. Although the weeks we barely talk because we’re both trying to balance practice, sleep, and classes seems impossible, we still make it out on top. Even though we are not together right now, I know that you are still there for me and only a phone call away. We will only continue to build on our relationship.

You’re my shoulder to cry on, my inspiration, and my best friend. I am so thankful to have had you by my side for the past year and I am eternally grateful to have your love. No matter how far apart we are, you are always in my heart and in my thoughts. I miss you more and more every day. I can’t wait to see you. I love you