To the friend who never left,

You had no reason to believe that this friendship would ever work out but that didn't bother you. Year after year I give you no reason to stay, but you never leave. You have stood by my side since day one and I hope that will never change. Our friendship has grown into more of a sisterhood as the years go on. We don't know everything about each other, but we don't have to because that is not what makes a good friendship. It's not telling everything to one another that makes a good friendship, it's knowing that you can tell them everything. People have tried to tear us apart and alienate us from other people but that didn't matter because all we needed was each other. I just want to thank you for sacrificing your social appearances for our friendship. I would like to thank you for all the late night talks that had no substance but I needed them to know that someone cared. You have always cared for me even when I wasn't caring for you. You never question my motives because you know I would never hurt you on purpose. You may not always have the right words to say but your presence means more than any words could. I can only but try to relay my gratitude towards you but I am afraid that words won't cut it, and I knew that going into this. This letter is merely a gesture. Thank you for the time we have spent together. Please know that I could never replace you, nor could anyone say anything to make me dislike you. Thank you for never ditching me.

XOXO,

Madeleine