This is for you, the way you've brought joy and happiness into my life, for your unwavering and overwhelming encouragement and support. You truly are a blessing from God and one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me. I love our deep talks and our long ones, the joking and teasing but also the openness and transparency we have about real things. When I get a message from you, you have no idea how fast my heart races, how high it soars. I grin like a fool when your name appears on my screen, and it's all I can do to keep from laughing like a toddler with a new toy when I see your face on FaceTime. And when you sing... the beauty of it washes over me and that smile comes creeping back. Your hair, the first thing about you I noticed, it just makes me smile. The reddish brown, it's just perfect for you. And your eyes. Your soft brown eyes show such sincerity and compassion. I see them and my heart just melts. If or when you read this, you'll know the stupid smile I have on my face. The one that shows up when you make me so happy I can't even talk. I've become very familiar with that feeling.

But it's not just your looks, your kind and compassionate heart makes me so happy. Everything from your amazing personality to your gentle attitude, it's all more than I deserve. When God brought you into my life, He knew He was bringing someone who would change me, help me, grow with me. I can say without a doubt that you're my dearest friend and the most amazing guy I've ever known. Your encouragement and support through my struggles has helped me more than you'll ever know. This is for you.