The Chicken Soup to My Soul

Dear Psalm,

Oh, My Goodness! Where do I even begin to express my gratitude for you. Undoubtedly the English language just does not have enough formulated words to describe my appreciation for you, but here goes nothing.

From the second we met, we just clicked. That somewhat chaotic entrance was exactly what was needed. My heart lit up with joy and I didn't know why at the time but now I do. Not even the fact that we have together and separately been through so much in a short span of time but the fact that our souls are connected in the best ways possible.

That work bestie age gap trending on social media is no joke. A true testament to it right here since we are almost 20 years apart but the way we are instinctually in sync is unreal. Ironically enough I was always you to my colleagues in all past employment. The young "old soul" that just got the message and understood the assignment. That is you for me on most occasions whether it be work related or not.

My life has left me to life it a bit jaded and therefore, I am constantly overlooked and most definitely misunderstood. The number of assumptions made for me could fill a college library with ease. Despite all of that, you get me like most do not. You do not judge me even when you are afraid to tell me about myself, you still do so in the most endearing way as if you just know exactly what to say. You help me get some peace of mind when my soul is most tormented.

You make me laugh when I'm upset and cry when I'm hurt. You get upset for me when I am wronged and do not allow people to speak ill of me when I am not around. Force me to be accountable when I'm not seeing it myself. Empower me when I need validation but also keep me humble with opening my mindset to alternative reasoning to help me stay grounded.

As corny as it sounds, you are my balance. The Ying to my Yang. The young padawan to my Obi. You provide me with the comfortability to truly be myself in every way possible. In my lowest and highest times, I know I have you in my life to confide in and that is a humongous importance to me.

A person that just gets you without a word spoken. Thats who you are to your core, but the fact that I am blessed to have you in my life and again chosen to have the responsibility of your trust and confidence to disclose everything, anything or nothing at all, just knowing I am there for you as you are there for me.

I never thought I would find a friend as big-hearted as I am until I met you. I also want to thank you for allowing me into your heart. In life many open-hearted people like us get hurt easily and you entrust me to get to know you truly. Allowing me to be there for you in your time of needs and security of friendship. I thank you for your dedication and accountability to this friendship and much more like a sisterhood I never had in a friend and one I always gave in my friendships.

I can't wait to be there for you when you get married and have kids. When you move into your forever home, and I help renovate because I'm the mechanic lesbian in your life. I can't wait to see what life has in store for us and our friendship. I know our bond will surpass the odds. Leaving us and our families so many wonderfully hilarious and chaotic adventures to tell.

So, thank you, thank you, thank you for just being you and I am and will be forever grateful that our souls crossed paths and found the balance in each other. Thank you for being one of the best friends I never knew I needed, the chicken soup to my soul.