Dear Best Friend,

Thank you. Thank you for everything you've ever done for me. Thank you for being my bestie during middle school and high school. Even though we didn't go to the same high school, we could always pick up where we left off as though no time were wasted. Thank you for being my person to laugh with and my shoulder to cry on. Thank you for being with me through the best times of my life, and not leaving when things became rough. Thank you for keeping my secrets and trusting me with yours. Thank you for the late night calls talking about everything and nothing. I love them. Thank you.

Starting from the beginning, I'm so glad we became friends all those years ago. The birthday parties, the sleepovers, and the hanging out are all memories I'll cherish forever. You're family is always so welcoming to me and so open to have me over, it's like a second home for me.

Growing up with you by my side has been amazing. After grade school, we split apart to go to high school. But that didn't taint our relationship. We may not of talked for a while, but once we got back together, it was like no time was lost. That's what I love. We can always pick up were we leave off. You're my other half, the twin sister I never had and best friend I love.

Life without you would be rough. People have showed up in my life, made an impression on me, then left. But you stayed. You've stayed through the heartbreaks, bad decisions, disagreements (though we have very few), crabby moods, other crappy friendships, listened to my issues and so much more. You've cheered me up when I was at my lowest and helped me so much. And most of all, you've been with me through the best. I'v been able to share accomplishments with you and you boost me up, never tearing me down, you keep my secrets and I know I can trust you with my life.

The best thing about you is that you're you. You're the most kind-hearted, sweetest, person I know and so beautiful. You're mindful, incredibly smart and so much fun to be around. You're my role model and inspiration. So thank you.

Also, thank you for taking that spontaneous trip Downtown for me to look for my bracelet I lost. I didn't know who to call who'd actually go with me at that time of night. Thank you for going with me and having the hope we'd find it. Thank you for running down Michigan Avenue with me and running in and out of stores with me. Thank you for pulling me away from the curb as cars rushed by so I wouldn't get hurt looking in the gutters. Thank you for holding me when I cried because I couldn't find it. Thank you for being here in my life. I've never needed someone more and there are no words to explain my happiness and gratitude that you're my friend.

I love you to the moon and back,

Liv