Dear Brother Durkin,

It seems like only a few months ago that Madi called me and nonchalantly mentioned she had met someone. Oh wait-- it was only a few months ago!!! Well, when she told me this, I immediately panicked-- as both Madi and I always have when thinking about one another falling in love.
Our first conversation about you went something like this.

me- "Is he the one?"
madi- "Please, we've only hung out like twice."
me- "Does he wear skinnies? V-necks? Vans?"
madi- "No. But he is beautiful. He is an R.M. and he is a really good guy, Molly. You would like him. He went to England and calls his mom "mum"!
me- "not even vans?!!!"
madi- "Oh shut up ho."
I'm just guessing she said ho, because she always calls me ho...... I am not a ho!

With in only a few weeks, my everyday conversations and constant back and forth texting with Madison tapered into a short phone conversation every other week. Her blogging (which has always been bad) reached an all time low, and her myspace and facebook accounts seemed like online ghost towns.
Even before Madi told me, I knew things were getting serious. Even before you were engaged to Madi, I was having daily emotional breakdowns in front of various family members, friends, neighbors, pets, and that one tourist in line at the grocery store. I doubt he will ever come back to Utah or join the LDS church.
I understand what a complete fool I have made of myself. I must come across as the most selfish, territorial, borderline-crazy, seemingly homosexual best friend. I admit, I have had some selfish feelings. You see, You weren't in our 5 year plan and initially, I was so sad that things weren't turning out the way I wanted them to. It was hard to accept that my days with Madi, being roommates, dancing, long drives, deep conversations, our complete openness with one another, having no secrets, having no one else who understood our thoughts and feelings better, having no one else we'd rather turn to, really had ended.
You weren't in our 5 year plan. And it has taken me some time to realize and accept that our 5 year plan is not God's five year plan.

I want you to know Will, that as sad as I am for myself, as difficult as it is to understand that my best friend is on to the next chapter in her life, that she is gaining a new best friend, I do not hate you. You are everything Madison deserves. You stand for everything we realized we wanted in those many late night conversation about our futures. You are everything I want for Madison. For that reason alone, I will respect you, and be grateful to you, and love you (in a non creepy sort of way) forever.

So, Here are some tips that I think will be useful in your many years with Miss Madison.
When Madis head hurts, play with her hair/head.
When Madi doesn't want to wake up, make a deal that you will play with her hair/head for five minutes and then she must wake up.
Madi likes wal-mart brand mint chocolate chip ice cream more than any expensive kind.
When its flu season, you MUST remind Madi every day to take her medicine... or else she will die.
If she's in a bad mood, turn on Reno 911 re-runs.
If she calls you a ho, consider it a term of endearment.
Her hideous gray sweatpants... they'll never go away. I've tried.
Madi's spelling is poor. Always proof read anything that could be embarrassing for her if anyone else were to read it.
If you feel like its hot, Madi will be complaining because she is cold.
If you feel like its cold, Madi will be complaining of the heat.
Madison's birthday will always fall on April 12th. Your Anniversary will always fall on September 4th. Don't forget.
Madi's family is really funny. But they probably make fun of you behind your back.
They make fun of everyone. Don't let it get to you.
Don't drive slow or she will scream.
Don't drive fast or she will scream.
Set all of your clocks an hour early.
Ask her about the time she made a dance and performed it in front of an "audience" at the Branbury.
Don't mention her deep manly voice.
Always tell her that her odd outfit looks great. Because it does.
And the most important tip I can give you.....
if you ever hurt my madi's heart, run. Run far, far, far away. Because I will hunt you down.
:)

I am so sincerely happy for Madi. She has found the person she will love forever. How truly fantastic.

To my best friends' new hubsy!
Congratulations!
And to my best friend!
You did it!

Love you both,
Molly