I don't think there are really words to describe how badly I wish I could be with him today- it is the first time since knowing him that I haven't been able to be there for his birthday, so if anyone reading this gets to see him today make sure to give him some extra lovin' for my sake.
Ethan is my best friend in the entire world and I'm so lucky to be in love with him- I really don't think I have ever met anyone with a better heart. He is so understanding and compassionate and is always thinking about what's best for other people, even over himself. He has never ever, in the three (four in November!) years we have been dating ever failed to be there for me. Whether I just needed someone to talk to or to escape whatever was going on, he would be there with open arms and a shoulder to lean on. Whether it was 2 in the afternoon or 4 in the morning, I could always count on his little silver Hyundai to show up and be my refuge or to hear his voice on the phone until I fell asleep. I still remember him missing one of his important baseball games and driving all the way home just to make my last dance show. And not only has he been incredible to me, but also to my best friends in times when they've needed somebody. I think this is such an amazing quality and I thank God everyday for bringing this individual into my life.
Over the years we have been together, we have gone through a lot and have some one of a kind memories that I wouldn't trade in for the world. Adventures on the Delaware coast, high school days and all of the dates and dances and baseball games that happened there, going to Georgia together and exploring up and down the East Coast, figuring our first year of college in Seattle together, summer days and nights (he even attempted to teach me how to pitch!), slow dancing on the dock of long lake, camping and conquering my fear of heights, surprises, all of our bets and games and long talks and just being in love... every day with him makes my whole week. Not only does he make me happy, but he balances me out perfectly and inspires me to be a better person. He has helped me to be more patient, considerate, and calm in stressful situations haha and his dedication towards baseball reminds me to never give up on my dreams, even when times get rough. He's someone I will always believe in, someone who has always reminded me to believe in myself. I'm not sure who I would be without him, and I'm ok with that, because I know he has only made me better.
Moving to Nashville has been so rough being without him here at Vanderbilt. I miss him so bad it hurts! But even being 2,000 miles apart he still makes sure I go to sleep every night with a smile on my face, he still makes me laugh, and still makes my day. I know everything we go through will only make us stronger and I am so blessed to have such an incredible relationship with such an incredible guy.Thank you Ethan, for changing my life. For everything. And most of all, happy 20th birthday.
Love always,
Lauren Michelle
I will see you in 8 days :)
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