I Don't Know What to Title This...

     Life has been absolutely crazy the past few weeks.  It's been upside down and all over the place.

     But through it all, I have had three friends who have stood by my side no matter what.  They have listened to me complain, rejoice, and everything in between.  One of them is someone Promise calls ENTJ (only I call him INTJ because he says he is an introvert).  One of them is the best Friend anyone could ever have...God.  He is ever so wonderful, and I cannot describe the ways I have grown close to Him in the past few months.

     The other one...is Promise.

     Promise, for ten years you have stood by my side through thick and thin.  For ten years you have done nothing but been incredible.  You are strong, capable, darned funny, and awesome.

     I was shy when I was six years old, going to a new place I had never been before.  I remember walking into my classroom at our girls' group, and Promise literally bounced up to me and introduced herself.

     Funny that we've essentially changed places since then.  Now I'm the bouncy one, and Promise is a definite introvert.  But this much will never change: I would not trade our friendship for anything.

     Promise, you've been through storms, and you came out stronger.
     You've taken me in as your little sister for years and years, and no matter what my trial, no matter what my hurt, you've sought a way to fix it.

     And let's be honest, I still laugh about the time you accidentally burned yourself while lighting a candle in front of all of your best friends, as we sat for a fancy dinner party.  And the time you were putting on blue lip gloss, and your mom asked, "What does it taste like?" (it was, obviously, supposed to taste like blueberries).  "Blue," you said.  And let's not forget the time you forgot you were allergic to hay and went on a hayride.  Later that night you were lying on our cabin floor with a Kleenex over your face and planning your funeral.

     Ahhhh, and how you always manage to get mascara on Kathryn's nose...

     I love you, my dear, dear friend.  Can you believe it's been ten years?!

     Happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  We're so old now.  ;)

     Never forget... "Letter to letter, we stick together!"

     (P.S. Count the number of exclamation points after "Happy birthday"... :P This is going to be fun when we're 94...)

     Love,
     Grace