To a special friend

Dear friend,

Thank you for being there when I was troubled;
Thank you for your unwavering support when I was weak;
Thank you for staying positive and optimistic when I lost all hope;
Thank you for making me laugh and smile when I was on the verge of crying;
Thank you for the encouragement you gave me when I couldn't move forward;
Thank you for showing me the way home; and
Thank you for being you

For...
Without you, I'd still be a mess;
Without you, I wouldn't have the strength people think I have;
Without you, I'd have lost all sanity during my darkest hours;
Without you, I'd have sulked and broken down to pieces;
Without you, I'd still be stuck in uncertainty; and
Without you, I'd still be lost...

Again, THANK YOU so much for being the friend that you are...

Sincerely,
Lark