Hi. You’re probably wondering why I wrote this to you, and honestly, a lot of people reading this are probably wondering the same. I’ve been thinking a lot about you lately, and I didn’t realize how thankful I was for everything that you did for me until distance got in the way. So, thank you for giving me everything.

Thank you for all of our cute adventures.

Whether it was a trip to chick-fil-a or a trip all the way across town, I was able to experience a new side of life. And even though sometimes all we did was drive, there was nothing more comforting than experiencing the streets of Colorado. Thank you.

Thank you for introducing me to your friends.

I had gone most of high school walking past faces of people who I’d never thought I’d meet, but thanks to you, I’ve met people that have become some of my best friends. Thank you.

Thank you for introducing me to your mother.

She really is quite an amazing woman, and I am so grateful that I had the privilege to meet her. Our late-night conversations around your dinner table are ones that I will hold close to my heart forever. I know you don’t find this funny, but I still laugh about the fact that she had to make us pasta that one time. She’s got an incredible soul, and I am so grateful that I got to know her. Thank you.

Thank you for putting up with my mood changes.

Whether they happened when we were watching a movie or when I was going through my daily routine, I was able to experience a thousand moods a day, or so it seemed. At first, I bet you didn’t know what to do and you probably got a little freaked out when they occurred. But over time, you were so patient with me and you knew exactly how to calm me down. Not many people have done that for me in the past. Thank you.

Thank you for always making me laugh.

From the very beginning, you’ve always been incredibly good at making me laugh at things that I probably never would have laughed about before I met you. Do you remember how hard we laughed at sausages on our second day of knowing each other? I doubt I would have done that if I didn’t meet you. You helped me bring a new light in my life. Thank you.

Thank you for being my first love.

I’m going to be honest, I didn’t think it was possible to find out what love is at such a young age. I could see myself falling in love with someone when I’m way older, but not in high school. Then, you came into my life. You’d given me a feeling that no one ever has, and slowly, I began to fall in love with you. I remember the first time you told me that you loved me. I still remember how it felt when I heard those words pour out of your mouth; I felt like I was filled with the universe. Thank you.

Thank you for everything you did for me.

I’m extremely grateful for you and everything you brought into my life.

Thank you.