It’s been hard being away from my best friends who I’ve seen every day at school since kindergarten.

The first few weeks of college without you were weird. I couldn't ask you what the homework was or what was going on with that girl during class. I’ve made other friends, and I can't see you everyday. Here are some things that I want you to keep in mind.

Yes, I am making new friends. I couldn’t get through college without having some new friends. I need someone here on campus to have fun with and complain to.

But you won’t be replaced. You’re completely irreplaceable. We’ve grown up together. You know me inside and out. You’ve been with me through field days and junior high dances and heartbreak and college acceptance letters and talent shows and proms and AP exams. There is no one who can replace who you’ve been to me all these years. They say college is about finding your bridesmaids, but those girls will be an addition to you. You’ll always have a spot by my side.

I’ll forgive you for your other friends. I know you're navigating your way around your first couple of months at college too -- weeding through the friends you make to find the real ones. And I’ll always be jealous of the ones who make the cut, but I’m glad you’re building a support system there. I wish I could meet all your friends to tell them how great you are and that they better appreciate you.

I miss you. I miss you like crazy. It’s weird to live without you. I miss our Starbucks dates and our study nights. I miss feeling walking into your house and feeling loved by your entire family. But thank God for technology because I know you’re only a text or a FaceTime call away when I need to tell you about my very-awkward-encounter-with-that-very-hot-boy or rant about how much homework I have this week.

I’ll always be here to support you. Call me anytime if you need a pick-me-up. I am one of your biggest supporters and I’ll always be here for you. I love you and I want the best for you. I LOVE that you’re finding what you’re passionate about. I love that you get to do what you love. It brings me so much joy.

I can’t wait to see you next. The next time I see you may not be for another 5 months or maybe even more like 9. But anyhow, I’m looking forward to it. I can’t wait to hug you and catch you up on my life and hear all about yours.

I love you forever. Thank you for all you are to me.