I sat down to write this post to link up with Bella & Nat for weekly dish and instantly started to think how am I going to share my best friend, my sister, my other half, the one person who understands me, never judges me and is always there for me. How am I ever going to introduce you all to her? If you follow along the blog, you know she pops up A LOT{i'm not complaining} She threw me the perfect bridal shower, arranged for the best bachelorette party any girl could want, helped plan this '"perfect" wedding that is about to happen and so much more!!! With saying all that, the only thing that comes to mind is to write HER a letter. Something to look back on in these moments and remember those exact feelings.
Junior year of HS (Homecoming 2005)
Dear Nina,
I have no idea where to begin, or even truly what to say, but I want to start with I love you. Thank you for everything that you do not just for me but for everyone in your life. You are so caring and always so sweet. You have a way of touching people's hearts and inspiring someone to do the best they can do in any situation. In the last, 13 years of being best friends I can honestly say, I am so thankful it is you that I can call that. I am so thankful that I am able to call you whenever I need someone to laugh with, cry with, or share in advice. I have always looked at you as an inspiration.
March 2010.
In 11 days as I become a Mrs. and you stand beside me as I vow my life to Alex, I don't want you to cry because you are sad or you think you are losing a sister but I rather you shed tears of joy that you have gained yet another brother and a nephew. I want you to know I will ALWAYS be there for you as you have been there for me. I wouldn't want anyone else next to me to witness this moment in my life.
I remember sitting in 6th grade and we were talking how we just both moved to Valley Center. We were both new to this school. We both knew no one but our brothers who were a year older, yet we managed to stay friends, that grew to best friends, that eventually led to sisters. Thank you for everything you have done for me.
End of 2010.
If I would of guessed 13 years ago that we would be here today, I would of said no. I am so glad that God proved me wrong and that we are still together in this crazy world. All the memories we have formed, I pray that neither of us ever forget them.
When your day comes for you to vow your life to someone, I can only pray I can do half the things for you as you have done for me to make these moments special. I pray I can stand beside you and witness your love for someone.
2012.
Please I ask you a few things, Never forget I love you. Never forget I will always be there for you like you have been there for me.Never forget that you will always be a sister to me. Never forget, I am one phone call away at all times.
I pray that we have many more years of laughter and love. I pray that our kids grow up together to be best friends, and make so many memories together. I pray our husbands be best friends too {just so we can see each other more}.
July 2012.
Here is to many many more memories together. Many more laughs than cries together. Many more Disneyland trips. Raising many more puppies who want loving homes. Raising our kids together to have a relationship with God. Sharing our love of life with each other and everyone around us. Here's to many more years of friendship/sisterhood together. I wouldn't want it to be with anyone else.
September 2012.
September 2012
I love you Nina!!!
ps. I have many other older pictures but lucky for you I don't have a scanner and they are not on this computer. I will save those for your wedding day! & this letter sounds like we're in a relationship {my bad}
What would you tell your best friend?
8 comments
How Sweet, Brought tears to my eyes!!
I am glad you and Nina have kept a strong friendship all these years...My Senior year I ended the friendship with my Best Friend since kindergarden...and last year my Best Friend since 4th grade and I parted ways because of disagreements...It's truly hard. I wish I still had friends like Nina is too you.
aww, so sweet!! I bet Nina would shed tears if she read this!!
so sweet!!! :)
love this post!
xo
Awwwwww, How sweet are you 2!!!
very sweet letter. It is an amazing feeling to have a friend that you are that close with!!! :)
This is such a sweet post! Your sister must have been ecstatic when she read this!
awwwww, this is so sweet. !!!! i envy you guys... i don't have many good girl friends. I'm more of a guy's girl. :-P My Husband is my best friend, but sometimes all I want is some good girl time!!!! Cherish each other. Very awesome!
Hahaha ohhh I love you!! You have me both laughing and crying at the same time!! Only you can do that to me!
Yes, it does sound like were in a relationship! Lol, are you sure it's not our wedding next Saturday?? Haha. But truly, we are in an amazing relationship one that I value and hold as one of the highest in my life. I'd be lost without you. If the clock hits noon and I haven't heard from you yet, I wonder if everything is okay, and I absolutely love that. No one else in the world do I make sure I talk to at least with a "Hi, how are you" every single day. You mean soo much to me. And don't worry, I know deep down that you will always be there for me, because you always have. You're the best sister I could ever imagine. If I think of an event or something I wanted you to come with, I think you've ever only said no about twice in 13 years - haha you're sooo reliable and I never have to worry about you not being there, and that's huge as we've seen in our generation.
You're an incredible friend - just 11 days before your wedding you stop and take the time to write me such a special letter (which I need to figure out how to save - haha), what you said means so much to me. Thank you.
On a side note, I am very grateful that you do not have a scanner! Lol. Those pictures should remain hidden haha, apparently I need to start taking more pictures instead of always knowing you have your camera, because you have much more black mail on me than I do you... No fair!! Haha But that's what sisters are for.
Okay, well I can't get all gushy and mushy on here, I have to save that stuff for my speech, but don't think that when I'm crying on your wedding day it's because I'm sad, not at all. It'll be because I am so unbelievably happy for you and it'll just be so emotional to see the one friend I'm closest to experiencing that special moment of vowing to share your life with Alex. Just thinking about it makes me watery eyed - but tears of joy!! I just need a good waterproof mascara! Haha. I can't wait for us to both have our families and our kids playing together! That's one of my dreams that I'm soo excited to watch unfold in the next few years! Life is going to continue to be great with not just you and me, but soon to be your and my families side by side!!
Well this is the longest comment ever, but, I do love you soo very much!! Thank you for such a sweet letter! You are the best!! <3
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