Gratitude that is long past due

Dear Mitchell,
You're the reason that I'm still alive. You've saved me so much and you're the only reason why I am the way that I am. You're always the first person I go to if I need a friend, a good laugh, a good cry, or a shoulder to lean on. Through all the years, even with all the drama, you've always been my best friend and you always will be no matter what happens. I can't even picture my life without you and I know that's because it will never happen. Even when we're like seventy, we'll be the people that are still best friends. You've been nothing but amazing to me and I'm so grateful for that. I owe so much of my life, so many of my experiences and memories, to you. Because of you I feel pretty and like I can walk on this earth being myself. I can laugh my real laugh without embarrassment and I can tell you all of my secrets without worrying. I know you'll keep all of them safe. And I'll always do that exact same thing to you. When I have a son, I dearly pray that he is like you because you're an amazing guy. I hope he has the same confidence that you have and the same passion. If he is even half of the guy that you are, then I will feel like a successful mother. I'm so grateful god let me have you in my life and that you've been there since kindergarten. I hope somebody is smart enough to write a book about us one day, because that would sell millions of copies world wide. I love you with all my heart, Mitchell and I know that I always will.
Love, Adri