One of my high school friends recently passed away and it just made me think about how short life is and how we need to remind people important to us how much they matter. I don’t want to leave anybody out or seem more partial to some people so I will break it into two parts: Friends and Family.
To my friends: I appreciate you all. Through the good times and the bad, when I’m freaking out and when I’m excited. Thank you for dining hall trips at 1am during finals week and for being there at 1pm when I failed my latest test and I’m a mess. Thank you for caring for me like a sibling, for Netflix binge watching, Thursday night TV, and ultimately making me a better person. Thank you because I know that I can call any of you any day of the week and you’ll answer the phone immediately and help me rationalize whatever I’m feeling. Thank you for fourth of July fireworks, trips to Starbucks, and crafting runs. Thank you for laughing at the funny pictures I send, my terrible jokes, and dealing with my awful driving. Thank you for obsessing over Christmas music and holidays with me and allowing me into your homes. I will drive any distance for y’all and no matter how far you are I will come visit. You’re all my favorite people and I wouldn’t trade you for the world.
To my family: What can I say? Y’all have been here since my birth, you’re stuck with me! Thank you all for loving me unconditionally even when I begin to worry y’all with my life choices. Thank you for food, shelter, kindness, and reprimand me when its needed. Thank you for all of your support through my endeavors, always telling me to follow my dreams, and always making time to come to my sports games. Thank you for the laughter, the tears, and everything in-between. Thank you for countless holidays together where we can spend time playing games (spoons…js) and catching up. Thank you for helping me pay for college/textbooks. Thank you for making me the woman I am today. I love you and thank you.
Life is too short to not appreciate the important people in your life. I love all of my friends and family more than I can put into words but this was as close as I could get. So feel free to share this with your loved ones to remind them how much you care.
