When we said we were best friends forever in middle school, we never thought we would make it to where we are today.
When I discovered that 400 miles would separate us, I was sure that forever just meant until you left. But it didn't. Somehow I was lucky enough to have someone who genuinely remembered to talk to me, to plan trips to visit me and vice versa, to FaceTime me whenever we could. Those friends you see at school everyday are easy to talk to. You see them, you talk to them, you remember them. But I was hundreds of miles away and you talked to me and remembered I was there.
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All I can say to that is thank you. Thank you for putting me above the friends that were easy to keep around. Thank you for always making time for me even though our schedules have been completely opposite since we have been apart. Thank you for showing me that the proximity of your friends means nothing when they don't make an effort. You have cared for me more deeply, more lovingly, and more unquestionably than anyone else.
You have shown me what love is. You answer my hysterical phone calls at night and listen to me patiently, even if you have no idea what is going on. You make an effort to see me if you're in town, even when it takes time from your family. You worked hard for our friendship when it would've been so simple to give up. Thank you for caring so much about me.
But even more-so, thank you for reminding me of every embarrassing, awkward, and dorky thing I have ever done. I will never be able to live down anything I did in middle school because of you. And I wouldn't want it any other way.
Thank you for picking up right where we left off. I am always my best, silliest self with you. We act like we have never been apart. We go on the same adventures we always did, but now we can drive and aren't making our parents go crazy. We just never miss a beat.
Thank you for knowing that our friendship is a two way street. We both put in 100% effort; it's never 50-50. You committed to me. And I am grateful everyday to have someone who thinks I'm worthy of the effort, the extra time, and sometimes the stress.
Most importantly, I want you to know how much you mean to me. That quiet girl I met at school is my favorite person. She knows my darkest secrets, my deepest fears, and my biggest dreams. It takes a special person to stay in a long distance BFF-ship, but you're the best at it. I love you most, and I am grateful for you everyday.
Distance means nothing with you by my side.
Love,
Your Best Friend
