Dear Andy,
You already know this, but your wife and I go way back. We met when we were 4 and 5 and have been like sisters ever since. I've had the beautiful and rare opportunity to experience life with her -- needless to say, I've always wanted the best for Kaitlyn.
You came into my life in such a flash, and we didn't even meet until after you'd put an engagement ring on my friend's finger. I was disappointed there wasn't more time for us to get acquainted before the wedding, but I could see the spark you brought to Kaitlyn's life, and trusted her decision to make you "the one". I'll always remember your wedding day as one of the happiest days of my life. Tears of joy came to my eyes as I stood among my sisters and watched you promise to love my friend for the rest of your days.
I expected you to have so much more time together. I expected more Christmas cards; more hayrides; more board games; more babies. I pictured you, old and gray, sitting on a front porch with Kaitlyn, watching your grandchildren play, and reminiscing on a lifetime of happy memories.
While I struggle to find the right words to comfort the ones you left behind, I know the words I would say to you if I had the chance: thank you. Thank you for the joy and laughter you brought into this family. Thank you for loving my Kaitlyn, and for giving us sweet Jakey. I promise to look after them; I promise you will live on through our stories, and that you will never be forgotten.
❤
