Day 01: My Best Friend

 

I was never a person with a lot of friends. In fact, I always struggled with making friends because I was always so shy and had the worst luck with fake friends. I remember being 14 and praying for a Best friend. A friend who would always be there. A friend that I could talk to. A friend that I could relate to. A friend my age. A friend I could laugh with. A friend who wasn't two-faced. A friend that I could trust and count on. A friend who would last. A friend who would love me.

Shortly after, someone came into my life. She was tall and boyish and nothing like me. She wasn't a stranger though, I've known her since I was 7. But somehow, seeing her this time was different. She was a little shy at first, but once she got warmed up she couldn't shut up. I was not what she was used to either. Every little thing about me seemed intriguing to her. I brought her into my world and nothing has been the same for either one of us since.

Flash forward to now and its been 5 years and I don't know how I ever survived without her. We can't even go 1 day without speaking to each other. Steph, I don't even know how to begin to describe how much you're friendship means to me. Even now, sitting here almost in tears, I'm completely speechless. You might not be perfect, but I truly believe that you were the friend God chose for me. It took me awhile to realize He finally answered my prayers but now it seems crystal clear. People say that real friendships are hard to find and nobody knows that better than I do. Having you in my life makes everything I went through worthwhile. Our friendship is something I treasure with my life, especially after coming close to losing it soooo many times. We have been through soooo much together and we have overcome all the obstacles that have been thrown our way. We are totally different and we may butt heads once in awhile, but I think that is what makes the beauty in our friendship. Thank you for always being there for me, even when I was wrong. Thank you for never judging me when I told you things I was ashamed to even say. Thank you for being by my side through the tough times. Thank you for being my shoulder to cry on. Thank you for always trying your best to understand me. Thank you for making me laugh and smile everyday and showing me the beauty of life. Thank you for being trustworthy and reliable. Thank you for never betraying me. Thank you for fighting for our friendship. Thank you for being here all this time and putting up with me. Thank you for genuinely caring for me. Thank you for loving me.( no Homo lol)

Wherever life may lead us next, I hope to have you by my side always. What we have is rare and I will treasure it in my heart always and forever.

I love u Joey<3

Hold a true friend with both your hands.  ~Nigerian Proverb