I feel like there is so much I need to say to you right now. There is so much I need to get out and just TELL someone. Someone that I can trust, someone who understands. someone who cares; someone like you.

I don't think you understand the extent of my feelings for you. I don't think you quite understand how powerful the friendship we share is. I have never, in my whole life, had a friend that meant as much as you do. You showed me that friendship is not only giving. It is also receiving.

I never understood why I always felt empty inside. I never understood why no matter how much of my soul I spilled, or how many secrets I confided in anyone else I could never feel like I actually belonged.

I thank God every night for allowing me to be blessed with an opinionated mind and a big mouth (laugh). Had it not been for these two blessings, I know I would have never found you as my friend. And I can not imagine what life would be like without you to help me through some of these problems I am facing.

Do you realize that it was only recently that I learned what it meant to have a friend who listened? It is awesome. It felt so wonderful to hear you tell me that everything was going to work out. Even your facial expressions signify that you care and that means more to me than you could ever know.

I know, in merely two years, we will leave this place. I will go to College in another town, and you will be here. And it scares me to even think about what that's going to be like. I know in my heart of hearts, that no distance can come between our friendship. But what if?

I know I am not to worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow worries about itself. So I won't. But I can not imagine a day without talking to you and hearing all the sweet things that Eric has done, or eating Burger King as we talk about losing weight. (laugh). I don't want to imagine that.

I guess I just want to say thank you. Thank you for being my friend and for showing me things about life that I never knew. Thank you for showing me that I am lucky. I am lucky. simply because I was blessed. with a friend as precious as you!!

Love You Like A Sis!

Dee