thankful#91: justin

Today is a big birthday for Justin - such a dear friend of OVER 15 YEARS! He's one of those rare people who I feel as though I can be 100% truly, honestly myself with and he will not only not judge me, but he will be just as honest in return. He has seen me through some of my worst periods and has helped me through some of my ugliest. He will give it to me straight, tell me like it is, and be completely truthful even if it may not be what I am hoping to hear. He pushes me to be a better person even when he doesn't realize that he is. It is crazy to think that I have known him longer than I haven't. I am so thankful that we have stayed friends throughout the years and all of the twists and turns that our lives have taken us through. I miss seeing him each day, but when we do get together, nothing has changed - we pick up right where we left off.  Such a great guy, a great friend, and I am truly thankful. Happy birthday, buddy.