Tonight I needed a listening ear and was quick to find it. I was reminded out how awesome danielle is. She wants to fix everything for me, and although tonight was a night in which I didn't want to have things fixed, I realized how lucky I am to have someone so willing to do whatever they can for me. You don't find that just anywhere. It is a privalege, not a right. Ha. In fact, our whole friendship is such a privalege. I feel like I could talk about the wonders of this friendship for hours upon hours and still only cover a small fraction of it, but I will attempt to explain its awesomeness tonight.
Me and danielle grew up together. We met in 2nd grade. She was the first person to talk to me after I was fresh out of Ohio. Instant friendship. Of course, friendships at that age can be fickle, so I had no idea what was awaiting me with this one. We survived elementary school, junior high and high school together. We only had one class together in all those years, and lunch together only a few of the years, but we made it! When we were kids we fought ALL the time. I take most of the blame because I was a ridiculous brat. I don't know how or why she put up with me, but I am glad she did. For years we had a pretty strict weekend routine planned out. She spent the night at my house on Fridays and then on Saturdays I stayed at her house and went to church with her family on Sundays. I quickly became one of them. Such a blessing! At some point we limited ourselves to Saturdays and Sundays. We had many adventures in our day. We got grounded (together) once. I broke her bunk beds. I did chores. I even was forced to eat beans once. We were sisters, no longer just friends. We even used to wear matching outfits! Yes, it is true.
Our friendship continued to grow and mature as we got older. We got along much better as we grew up and it was awesome. We went through everything imaginable together. I couldn't have picked a better person to spend my awkward junior high years, and my challenging high school years with. When I say that we have been through EVERYTHING together, I mean it. If you know us and anything about our lives, we have faced it all. We are stronger for it. Our bond is even tighter. I wouldn't be who I am without danielle in my life. Here are a few things I love about her//our friendship:
1. Danielle is incredibly optimistic about all things. I am not. I love her for this.
2. Danielle is joyful. I can't help but be the same when I am with her.
3. Danielle is one of, if not the most hilarious people I know. I am guaranteed a lot of laughter every time I am with her.
4. We can spend every single moment of everyday together for a week and never run out of things to talk about.
5. We can sit in silence for hours and never face an awkward moment.
6. There are no filters on our private conversations. Absolutely none. It is truly awesome and has lent itself to some pretty memorable moments ;)
7. We don't really have secrets. There is simply no need
8. We have seen eachother at our absolute worst, and we love eachother nonetheless.
9. Danielle is better than me at everything she tries. School, sports, communication, leadership, organization (except in her room ;)) and being a friendly person. Therefore, she makes me look good.
10. She knows me so well. We grew up together and there is no use in trying to hide anything.
11. We have FUN! all the time, it's a party
12. We have elaborate plans for our future. It looks pretty good.
13. Danielle is so passionate about the things she loves. It is inspiring
14. She is a great accountability partner
15. She is focused and determined, but never ever too serious about anything.
16. We watched now and then every weekend for a good 2 or 3 years straight, and we still are not sick of it.
17. In everything we watch we pick characters. Ours always end up being the best friends.
18. Danielle will defend me. She has my back all the time. When someone hurts me, she is there for me. I can count on her, no matter what.
19. Blasting music together... awesome! Singing together... INCREDIBLE! (you should hear us sing some pring of egypt ;))
20. We are family. I don't care how cheesy it sounds... our relationship is greater than friendship.
Danielle is the best bffae I could have asked for. I realize that not everyone has a friendship like this. I am so dang blessed. Danielle has been a true friend. Through thick and thin she has not waivered. When others have deserted me, she has stuck with me. Not a day goes by that I am not 100% confident in the strength of this friendship. No one else encourages me like danielle does, especially lately. She is always there to tell me what she knows I need to hear. This is one friendship I know deep down will last until we die. We are going to be old ladies still hanging out together. It is awesome. I am so lucky. God knew I would need someone like danielle in my life, and boy did he provide!
So, here's to you bffae. I know I don't tell you enough, but I love you very much. You have been there for me since the 2nd grade, and I know that will never change. Thank you. This past month has been exceptionally difficult on me. You have been there to listen to me cry and pour out the hurt I have. You have been there to lift me up again and assure me of our friendship. When other friendships have failed, you have remained. Our friendship is far from perfect... but I like it that way. We don't need perfection. I miss you more than you know and I can't wait until I see you again. You are a beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for being my friend. Thank you for all of your love. Thank your for all of your encouragement. Thank you for all of your guidance. Thank you for all of your joy. Thank you for all of your hope. Thank you for all of your faith. Thank you for your consistancy. Thank you for trusting me. Thank you for letting me trust you. Thank you for being who you are. Thank you for living this life with me. Thank you for always making time for me. Thank your for you humor. Thank your for all our random (potentially inapproiate ;)) conversations. I love you.
1 comment:
I'm about to cry at my desk that was so good! I love you SOO much bffae! and i'm really glad i talked to you that day in 2nd grade ;)
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