you can sit beside me when the world comes down.

I am in awe, time and time again. She says "Santa dropped this off, it's for your stocking" handing me a bag of goodies. She figured given the circumstances, I probably wouldn't have a filled stocking this year (and she was very right in thinking so!) My iron heart stopped me from crying at that instant - but I'll let the tears flow now, in complete gratitude. I've never met anyone as thoughtful as she is.. I've never had anyone in my life, care for me the way she does. It doesn't matter if I've done something awful, or turned my back on the world - she is *always* waiting at the end of it, with a shoulder, a box of kleenex, and a listening ear. I can always count on her, for everything.. how many people can you say you know that will be that person? I can honestly say, she is the one and only. This is why she is so special to me, she is gracious and kind - she is selfless and understanding. I wouldn't be half of the person I am today if she didn't walk into my world 5 years ago and demand a front row seat. I owe her so much, and am happy to be in her debt. My mum always told me when I was younger "you'll be lucky if you reach 25 and you have enough friends that are real to count on one hand" - and I can say, without a doubt, even if she is the only one.. it would be more than enough. Thank you, for being my friend, my sister, and an aunty to my daughters. We love you so much.