.dear friend.

Dear Friend,

It's been quite a while since we last spoke. Some things have changed since, I'm sure. I've changed. And I know you can attest for yourself that you have changed, too. That's something we can never stop from happening. But I believe that all these changes can only serve to make us better people, and even better friends.

It has taken me quite some time to get used to the fact that we are no longer together as much as we used to be. I've become used to being around you for so long that I had to get over quite a shock when it suddenly dawned on me that it's not like that anymore. You were practically my best friend. I don't know if I were ever that way to you, but yes, you were my best friend. I've shared so much of my life with you, and I hope that what you shared with me was also your way of making me a part of your life.

It saddens me to think that it may never be that way again... and so up to now, I refuse to accept that our friendship will have that tragic fate. Though we may be apart for now, I know that kindred spirits like us will never be separated for long. I look forward to the next moments that we get to spend together, like we used to.

I would like to think that I have grown up a lot. You would be proud of me, you know. There are so many aspects of life that I am just merely beginning to discover, and I am excited to find out more and more. My dreams are slowly but surely beginning to take shape, and somehow, I am starting to look forward to the glorious future that I am sure is in store for me. I am no longer scared of what lies ahead.. why should I be? It can only be great, after all. Why am I saying this to you? Because I just wanted to let you know that you have made a great contribution to the kind of person I have turned out to be.

As you enter into a new stage of life, I want you to know that I will always share in your joy. I know that you have been created to excel; the years I've witnessed of your life has left no room in my mind for doubting that. I'm sure that this point in your life will be no different. Like all the other journeys you've made and all the other battles you've won, I am certain that you will cruise through this new "endeavor" with much grace, faith, and love. Because that's who you are. That's who God created you to be.

You may not see me as often, and I may not always be present when the important milestones of your life occur... but know that I am just around. No matter what happens, no matter where life takes me, I'll always be your friend. That is a promise I intend to keep.

I miss you friend. I'll be watching you soar.

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