Young Hillary: Be sure to keep in touch C.C. ok?
Young C.C.: Well sure we're friends aren't we?



Dear ETK,

Remember, in the Fifth Grade, when you showed up for the class the first day at our school and my classmates were making fun of your outfit? I went and stood by you because I didn't want you to be alone (and TJ made fun of MY outfit, too, called me Elvis). We were best friends after that. There hasn't been a day in my life I don't count you as one of my best friends, and it doesn't matter how much time passes, how many days between phone calls or letters.

You are stronger than you ever give yourself credit for. Look at much you've had to handle in the last few years! It hasn't been easy, I know, and you've made it look effortless. You need to take the time to take care of yourself now. There's no harm in realizing you can't do it all alone, that your arms are tired of holding up the ceiling.

You'll get back on track. You'll figure out what you need to. We all fall down. And when you're down, that's when you call on your friends. I'm glad you called me. And I will always be your friend. I can't imagine a world without you in it, you know. I will always champion you and I'll never not be by your side.

"A faithful friend is a strong defense: and he that hath found such an one hath found a treasure." ~Ecclesiasticus 6:14

I love you like a sister, you know,
Me

Labels: friendship, love thursday