Dear Maddy,

7/31/24

Happy 17th birthday 🎂! This is so exciting!! 🥳🎉

I've known you since we were both around 12/13, and it's already been about 4 years! That's insane!!! Nonetheless, you remain one of the coolest, funniest, kindest, smartest people I know. You continue to inspire me every day with your relentless optimism and amazing work ethic!!! I believe with one hundred percent certainty that you'd make an awesome lawyer, should you choose to become one. I know recently we've had trouble talking as much considering we're both people on the busier side, but know that I will always consider you one of my best friends. Somehow, we've stuck it out through embarrassing Supernatural phases, not talking for a year or two, my supposed military deployment (lol), etc., and I'd like to believe that's a sign from above telling us to remain friends 😊. Though, regardless of whether or not we do, I will always cherish the memories we've made together!!!!! Anywho, like I was saying... you've matured so much since we started being friends 😭 and, like I said, you're a genuine inspiration to me! You make me want to be a better person because of how kind you are!!! You're even kind to your relatives when I otherwise wouldn't be... but that's neither here nor there lol. You have lovely reading and music taste, and you're a great photographer! Plus, from the few pics I've seen of you, you're super pretty! A top 10 person if I've ever seen one! ☝️🤓.

I know this is a terribly short letter and I'd like to apologize for the shoddy web work, but I hope you have an amazing 17th with lots of gifts and joy!!! You deserve it!!!!

P.S., My little sister Kristen and my friend Zoe say happy birthday!! 😜

Sincerely,
Kelly Dietrich 😊