Dear Eliza,

Your post-it notes make me smile. They're so you - quirky and small and full of thought.

Becoming friends with you was one of the greatest things to happen during our days spent in Savannah and was an awakening of sorts to so many lovely things in this life, all of which I will forever equate with you.

The way in which you view this world and the people and the things that make up your days is an inspiring take on finding the joy in the details and always keeping your face turned towards the sun. You taught me the beauty of meals from scratch, of inviting your friends into your home, of the simple magic of a meal shared on the floor with friends. Each time I bake something extra chocolatey or try a new dish from a cookbook you gave me, I flash back to those days spent in your company and can't help but smile - for they were sweet and slow, full of teaching and learning, love and friendship all wrapped up into one.

Thank you & I love you.