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An Open Letter To A Friend: Congratulations!

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An Open Letter To A Friend: Congratulations!
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To my friend,

CONGRATULATIONS! You did it! It wouldn't do justice for me to be sentimental and give you a "hand-written, hand-delivered note." You deserve the best, an article blasted on the internet explaining how awesome you are. You are more than just a friend, you are more than a bag of potatoes, you are worth more than 10 dollars. To me, you're worth 11. To me, you're a supporter, a light, a shoulder to wipe my snot on, an awesome cook, and my motivation. Where would I be without you? Probably living a completely different life. But I choose to be where I am now, with you right next to me. The funny thing is, you don't even realize how great you are. You have so much potential and heart for what you do. Anyone would be lucky to have half the grit that you have. There are no bounds to which you won't stride.

I can't imagine where you will be in one year, 5 years, or even 10 years. Hopefully, you're not in a hole somewhere or living in a cardboard box... we can only hope. You have always made the most with what you have, and I know that you would always keep to that. People say that they would rather have a high paying job that they kind of like rather than a job that they truly love that pays close to nothing. You are that person that would work for free to follow your passion. You would live in a cardboard box in order to follow your dreams. I can only look up to what you have become.

Sometimes you have doubts about your potential and if you are doing the right thing, but you always come out of it positively. You always tell me to do what makes me happy, no matter the situation. You've given me so much, and here is my promise to you:

1. I will always be here for you no matter what.

2. I will always believe in you no matter what.

3. I will always make you happy no matter what.

4. I will always care for you no matter what.

5. I will always respect you no matter what.

6. I will always look up to you no matter what.

If you are down, you have AMAZING family and friends that you can fall back on. Don't be afraid to shoot for the moon though. The worst thing that would happen is that you would land on a star. God has a very special plan for you, and you are taking the right steps to get to that end goal. You're still young, so make mistakes and fall down, because I know that you will always jump back up and keep on going.

I'm not looking for a thank you for this, me seeing you thrive is good enough. So CONGRATULATIONS on a great milestone in life. I believe in you and I know that you will do great things! Thank you for showing me how great a person can be.

Love,

Your friend

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