Dear my best friend’s family,

I wanted to take the time to thank you for everything that you’ve done for me. You have watched me grow since five years old and have been with me through the good, the bad, and the ugly. I always feel welcomed into your house and you always genuinely want to know how I am doing, and that means more to me than you’ll ever know. There is always a seat open for me at family dinners, and you always make sure that I know that I’m allowed to raid the pantry or fridge anytime I want. I always have a place to sleep at your house when my own house gets too cramped or boring. You even have agreed to adopt me, which in all honesty I’m not sure you realize what you’re agreeing to.

Over the years you have helped me decide what to change my major to, given me many reasons to laugh, and provided me a place where I can truly be myself. But most importantly I want to thank you for raising such an amazing daughter who is my best friend. You are amazing parents and have done a fantastic job. Thank you for allowing me to spend so much time with her. I realize that time is precious, and I could never replace all the time that you have sacrificed with her and given to me. Thank you for trusting me to take care of her, and knowing that I would never purposely try and corrupt her. Your family is my second home and I love you all more than you’ll ever know.

From,

Your daughter’s best friend