you are my greatest gift

i have a friend that is the most special person on the planet.
this person is wise beyond their years and is so full of compassion and love, it would put anyone to shame. open and honest, genuinely caring and the true meaning of a friend.
sometimes there are brief lapses for reasons like family and distance, but i know that my friend will always spare a thought, just as i do.
always.
sometimes i think this person has a sixth sense about things but it's the wisdom and really, just the nature of this person.
sometimes i feel like i'm not near good enough to have this person call me their friend, and i count my lucky stars every day because of it.
there are days when i really think i can't.. but this person always makes sure that i can and will - always a constant encouragement on every level.

my friend has been dealing with some shit and i feel stupid for seeking outside advice regarding the issue. they knew i was interested in seeking an outside source - just anything to help ease the confusion.
after all, that's what i do - try to fix things. always trying to make sure those i care about are happy and content.
but i feel like i fucked up. they will tell me i didn't as they know me and how i operate.
but my friend means so much to me and i just want to do what i can, even if it means stepping on toes to get answers. i know how important it is for the shit to clear, for my friend to get the necessary answers for the issue at hand.

and now that i read this so far, i guess i just want my friend to know how much it all means to me and how much i cherish our relationship and our connection in this fucked up world.
i've had good friends in my life but nothing compares to this.
yes. there is a reason.

you are my best friend.
i truly love you.

i guess i just want the world at large to know.