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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

My best friend and her fresh start

Amanda Marie: Words can't express how proud I am of the woman that you have become. You've overcome so many obstacles to get to where you are today and I know that so many blessings are coming your way as you embark on this journey to a completely new place where you'll be brand new to everyone and everything. I can't wait to hear all of the stories from your new school and new friends. You are such an inspiration to me and just being around you makes me want to be a better person. You are going to change lives, Manda. You're going to save souls and God is going to use you to reach out to girls who have been in your same position and through YOU, God is going to save them. I'm so excited for everything that He has in store for you.
More than anything, I want to thank you. You bring out the best in me and you've been there for me through some of my best and worst times of my life. Words can't express how thankful I am for everything that you've done for me. Through my break ups and heartaches and stupid mistakes, you've always been the same with me and accepted me for who I am, and I'll never be able to repay you for all that you've done. You've seen me at my happiest and at my saddest and always knew just what to say to make me feel better. Also, you've always been completely honest with me through everything; that means more to me than you know. I love that whenever we hang out, we always end up having the best time. Whether we're out somewhere or just at my house watching weird movies and cracking up at every little thing, every time creates new memories. Remember when we went shopping on black Friday and literally died the whole time because of all of the funny things we were coming up with? Boobie gloves, really? You will always be my best friend no matter how far you are or where life may take us. You have impacted my life in a way that no one else has and I want you to know how much I love you. I know I tell you all the time and sometimes I get all corny and mushy, but it's important for you to know how much I appreciate you. No matter what, I'll ALWAYS be here for you. Regardless of our arguments or disagreements or whatever, I'll always be your best friend and you will always be mine. When you find a nice southern gentleman I want to be the first one to know and when you find a hot sexy one for me...i'll be forever grateful :]  I'm so proud of you for everything that you've already accomplished in your life and everything that you are about to accomplish at your new school. I'm SO proud that you've allowed your heartbreaks and trials bring you closer to Christ. 
Tomorrow, you're leaving to start a whole new chapter of your life and all of my prayers are going with you as you do. I'll be thinking of you and praying for you every single day. I know that God is going to do wonderful things through you and I know that through those things, He will work in me as well. You make me want to be closer to God and that has helped me in more ways than you can imagine. Always remember that you are beautiful and NEVER let anyone tell you otherwise. People WILL talk about you and people WILL try to hurt you, but with the strength that you have and the love of Christ that you have in that  big heart of  yours, you can overcome anything. I love you, babygirl. I'm going to miss you so much. I'm already crying writing this, but they aren't only tears of sadness. They are tears of joy for the courage you have to do what you are about to do. All of our crazy shenanigans and conversations will remain with me forever and I know that there are so many more to come. We will definitely keep in touch and not let it be a Nyack repeat...LOL. Our friendship will only get stronger with this big step that you're taking and I can't wait to go visit you and meet all of your friends. Just don't find any crazy Puerto Rican ones to replace me..cuz then I'll get jealous. kidding, but not really...haha Keep me with you even over there in NC ok? I may be far in miles but I'll always be near. That's a promise. You're my best friend, my sister, my diary, my shoulder to cry on, and my other half and I'm SO proud of you. I love you ♥