I can hardly believe that we have come to this day. I remember meeting you in junior high, thinking how adorable you were with your bleached blonde hair and your bright outfits. I remember thinking that I wanted to be your friend. Little did I know how much of an impact you would have on my life. I did not know how much of an example you would be to me. I didn't know that I would need you a little later on when I would pee my pants at a party and need a friend to stay back with me while I dried my pants swinging on the park swing.
That's the thing.
I didn't know. I didn't know how lucky I would be.
You're incredible. You're everything I could ever want or need in a best friend. You're everything I'm not and you help me in ways I can't even comprehend. I love the way you live your life. The way you live it to the absolute fullest, not worrying what others think. You are you. You're weird and I'm weird and we can laugh with each other. I think back to the times when we were younger. We would think about the day when we would get married. We talked about how great that day would be and who would be first out of all of us best friends. I guess our question is answered. It's you. You've found your soulmate, your best friend, your shoulder to cry on, your love. And I could not be happier. Dallas makes you the happiest girl and I could not be more grateful for him. He will take care of you. I know it.
I've been living with you for the past few weeks now, keeping you company in the place that will soon become a home to newlyweds, you and Dal. You guys will grow, you will learn, and you will create a home together, a life together. How lucky I have been to be able to spend time with you as you prepare for the best day of your life. The day that will change your life forever, in the best way possible. We have talked and laughed and not slept. I don't think you can understand what this time has meant to me. I have thought a lot about how things will change once you get married. That is why I am so glad I made the decision to come live with you. Last night, as I was packing up my stuff, you said something to me about how it was sad that I was packing up and that it was my last night. I had to bite my cheeks so my tears wouldn't stain my cheeks. I walked back into the closet and saw all of Dallas' shoes laying on the floor. I thought about the new life you were about to start. And I thought about how much things would change.
From the bottom of my heart I thank you for the time we have spent together. Now, it's almost your wedding day and I can't quite grab hold of my thoughts. But I want you to know what you mean to me. I want you to know how happy I am for you. Please know that. Hold on to Dallas. Cherish him. Love him at his best and worst. Laugh with him. Cry with him. He's your best friend.
I love you, Natalie.
Happy wedding day!
