Day One-My Best Friend

Avery Michal Johnson Walser,

I haven't quite gotten used to Walser yet, so I am still going to say Johnson! Wow, 15 years...that is a long time to be friends. Honestly, I cannot believe that we have made it that long. At times, you might have thought that our friendship was doomed, but I always knew we would be friends again in a couple days..or hours for that matter! We have had so many funny memories together...you pulling the fan out of my ceiling, driving an hour and a half for a cheeseburger, getting stranded on the side of the road in the heat of the summer, the bump, sweet tea every day after school, skipping class, The Elite, drinking with boys we didn't know and getting caught, and LIFE MOMENTS. I don't know what it is about our friendship that makes us work, but something is definitely different than other friendships. I will never forget when I called you to tell you that Levi and I broke up, you dropped everything that you were doing to come hold me, to listen to me, and to be there. That meant more to me than you will ever know. You are my best friend, my shoulder to cry on, my person. You have been there for me when other friends have not. I know that no matter what I have done, I can talk to you and find safety. You don't hesitate to tell me when I am wrong or stupid. And for that I am forever grateful. I have never told you this, but when you told me that you couldn't get married without me standing by your side, I have never been more humbled or honored to be your friend. It was hard...very hard. To give up my best friend to a boy was not an easy task, but I did it. I want you to know that I will not be able to get married without you standing right next to me. I hope you don't cry as much as I did though! I cannot wait to see what God has in store for you in Kentucky, America. I am dreading the day that I have to say, "see you later". It breaks my heart thinking about that day, but I know that a few hundred miles is nothing. We can take it. I know that a friendship like ours can stand the test of time and distance. I am so blessed to have met you, and I am even more blessed to have gotten you as my best friend in the whole wide world. I love laying in your parents bed talking about silly things, crying over the same dances, texting about dances during sytycd, talking about changes in our lives, and talking about our poops. I have a second family with you. I got the opportunity to have the sisters that I never had, a fashionista mom, and John Johnson. Oh John...

You are my rock, my safety, my best friend, and my sister. The wisest 21 year old that I have ever met. I cannot wait to see what the next 15 years has in store for us.

I love you.