Best Friends 4-Ever!

Hey girls!

All of you had such AMAZING things to say about your BFFs. Whether she defends you, helps you out of a jam, or is just fun to be around, a best friend is, well, THE BEST! All of you did a fantastic job celebrating Friendship Day with us, the BSG. Here are the top three BFF stories and some honorable mentions from you—our honorary BFFs!

Adios,

Isabel

*FIRST PLACE*

My BFF supported me when I was having cancer. I was terrified! So were my family and friends. My friend was away the week that I was in the hospital, and I felt lonely. But, she came back and stayed with me. I was still scared, and I would start crying. But, you know what she said to me? She said, "I’m going to be with you till the end. Stop worrying." My mind was changed. I wasn’t scared because I knew my BFF was there with me and also my parents.

*SECOND PLACE*

I’d always been afraid to have sleepovers and one of my BFF’s told me that she was going through that, too. She told me that I could have a sleepover at ther house and we would make sure the other person didn’t get scared! It was so sweet of her! I totally took her up on her offer! We’ll have a blast! Thank you to all you great friends out there! We all need you!

*THIRD PLACE*

Dear Isabel, I would like to tell you about one of my best friends, D**. D** has helped me through so many challenges in my life! She is like my twin, and I know that she will always be there for me. A few years ago, I didn't have many friends, only her and two other girls. (Danielle didn't like the other girls.)

When my other two friends began to treat me badly at the beginning of the year, with constant put-downs and cruel jokes, D** began to sit with me and the other two girls during lunch. Since D** and I had other friends besides each other, we didn't eat together before that.

I began to feel better about myself, as my self-esteem had been really low during my friendship with the others. But before long, D** couldn't take the cruelty of the other girls and began to sit with her other friends. She invited me to join her, but I was afraid of what my friends (who weren't really good friends at all) would say and do to me.

After a sleepover at a girl named J**'s house (one of my new best friends) with different girls and D**, I realized that this was the kind of friendship I wanted. D** helped me to strengthen relationships with the girls at the sleepover, and I was able to break away from the old girls.

Now I am happy, with a bunch of new friends! And the best part is, my friendship with D** was even better than ever!

*HONORABLE MENTION*

My BFF is my sister. She has been there for me since we were born even though we are sisters. She always has my back no matter what. It doesn't matter if she is mad at me or not. When I am in trouble, she always comes around to me and tells me she is sorry and I say, “right back at ya!”

Not only do we celebrate Friendship Day with each other, but we also celebrate our birthday. Why do you ask??? Well our birthday is also called our BFF anniversary. We don't just celebrate our birthday, we celebrate how long we have had each other’s back in the past and in the future. Now we have shared 9 years spending time with each other.

Yeah, we might fight, but who cares? It is just a tiny fight. A BIG MAJOR fight is not talking to each other for about 2 or 3 years. Now, that is a big fight. The best part about it is that I still have my whole entire life to have her back and she has my back.

*HONORABLE MENTION*

My best friend is always there for me. She has always been someone that I can tell anything to because I know she won’t tell. I know that we will be friends forever because she is unlike any girl I have ever been friends with. I don’t know what it is but she is the nicest, sweetest, most loyal, trustworthy best friend anyone could ever have! I love her sooooo much. I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have her. We have sooo much fun together!!! When nobody can make me smile, she can. She always gives advice on what to do if something bad happened. I know I can talk to her about anything. She is truly my best friend forever!!!!

*HONORABLE MENTION*

Charlotte, best friends are definitely important. I learned that my third grade year when my dad was suddenly diagnosed with cancer. K** was always there when I needed her and this was definitely one of those times. Along with numerous doctor visits, Daddy quit working and was home all day. Every time I came home from school, I stood over his bedside and kissed him and he would ask me to tell him all about my day. About halfway through my story, he would usually fall asleep because of the chemo treatments.

K** always told me to never give up hope, and that he would get better. She always talked things through with me to make me feel better about all the scary things that are cancer. Then, something happened that K** couldn't fix ... my dad passed away. I went to school the day he died and found myself thinking about all the times we had, all the times we would never have, and everything suddenly sank in. K** didn't know that he had passed away, but she soon found out when I was suddenly called to the Guidance Office. K** asked me at recess, "Why didn't you tell me? I knew you were acting funny this morning. You can't bottle up your feelings like that. Talk to me."

That was all I needed. I cried and told her about how I was angry that God had to take him out of the world, about how he and I would never watch CMT together again, and even, years down the road, walk me down the aisle at my wedding. She listened with silent patience and understanding. K** said, "I'm going to give you one piece of advice: think about what your Dad would want. Would he want you here being angry at other people, finding someone to blame, to take you anger out on or would he want you to be rejoicing the good times you had and to be thankful for each and every day you were together?"

Ever since that day, K** has been a golden friend. I've made other friends along the way, but K** is still my BEST friend. True friends go through the ups and downs together, no matter how tough they are. She has been there to support me with my singing, and I do likewise with her when she runs. K** is a true friend, and she will remain that way for a long, long time.

*HONORABLE MENTION*

My best friend is always there for me. We have known each other since we were four and have been best friends since then. We are there for each other through the tough times and the fun ones. We go everywhere with each other. Like, if we go on vacation and my parents let me bring a friend, they don't even have to ask me who I want to bring because they know that I will bring my best friend. We’re best friends, what more is there to say?!

*HONORABLE MENTION*

When my parents were getting a divorce, they fought a lot. So, my best friend would come over every day and we would ride our bikes to her house and do our homework together. Then, she would take me to the park and we would play our favorite sport... basketball!!! It would be so much fun!!! If I EVER need to talk, I would call her and she would come right over and we would sit in my room and talk all night. I love her and would never had made it through without her.

*HONORABLE MENTION*

Me and my BFF are always there for each other. I always tell her stuff, and she tells me stuff. Like, this one time, I felt like my parents were ignoring me because of my big sister and she has a big sis, too! So, we always tell the other about how we are feeling if we are feeling ignored or whatever. But, I will always be there for her and she will always be there for me! And that’s all that matters.

*HONORABLE MENTION*

Hi Isabel, for the BFF story, I chose my moving stories. I've had to move twice in one year because of my dad's job. When we were going to move from VT to MA, I really didn't want to go. When I told my friends, we made up crazy schemes so I could stay! It helped meforget about moving. And on the last day of school, My friend invited me and another friend to her house and we swam in her pool played in her room It was a fun last playdate. My mom also found your books, which gave me a new series to read in Brookline! My friends really helped me with this move, and we still keep in touch.