Never Gone... Never Far...

We've known each other for quite some time already...
For how many years even I can't remember...

I still remember how I got to know you better...
It was when you, me, and Rachel were doing the same level for LA...

From there we just started out as normal friends...
Just the "Hi-Bye" kind of friend...

But as time passed...
We got to know each other better...
And the next thing you know...
We became the best of friends!


Throughout our years of knowing each other...
We've had abundance of joy and laughter...

But there times where we had our arguments...
There was one time where we went as far as cursing each other!
That was probably the worst argument we ever had!
And if I had ever hurt you whenever we argued...
I'm sorry...
.....

Right now I just want to take this opportunity to thank you...
From the very depths of my heart...

Thanks for all the time we spent together!
They were fun-filled and much cherished ones...

Thanks for giving me much joy throughout my life!
My life may have been a dull one without you...

Thanks for always lending a listening ear!
You were always so patient with me whenever I needed to rant...

Thanks for all the life lessons that you've taught me!
I'd list them but I might go on forever~

Thanks for just being who you are!
You've really made a huge difference in my life!

As you continue to grow in the years to come...
I pray that you would always place your trust in your Maker...
It is because of Him that you and I are still alive and breathing...

I pray that He would be increased in your life and you decrease...
For at the end of the day...
It's not about us...
It's all about Jesus...
Greater Him... Lesser us...
"He must increase, but I must decrease."
-John 3:30-

As I always tell you...
Through thick or thin...
Through rain or shine...
I'm always there for you...

Never gone...
Never far...
In my heart is where you are...
Always close everyday...
Every step along the way...

Happy birthday my dearest Carmen~!!

Love always,
-Julian-