"Is Sydney really your BEST friend"?

I get asked this question A LOT. Although it hurts my feelings I think it needs to be addressed. Why is it so hard for people to believe/understand that someone with a disability and someone without a disability can be best friends just like everyone else? Sydney has Down sydrome, and I don't. Does it matter? No. Sydney doesn't define herself by her disability, and I don't define her that way either. She isn't my friend because she has a disability but because of who is as a person. All the qualities best friends should have, we have.

1. When I need someone to talk to in times of need she's always there.
2. She makes me laugh, and remember to enjoy life.
3. She supports me in EVERYTHING I do, and makes me feel good about myself.
4. She loves me unconditionally and lets me know that by sending me little messages, pictures, or notes to let me know she's thinking about me.
5. She has invited me to be a part of her family by having me over for family dinners, dance parties, and sleepovers. I have loved getting to know her family.
6. She always checks up on me to make sure I'm okay.
7. We bring out the best in each other, and we both teach each other things.
8. We never judge each other, and love and appreciate all of the qualities we have.
9. We love hanging out together.
10. We consider ourselves best friends and thats all that matters.

If you are still wondering  how this friendship could be possible watch these videos. How in the world could this beautiful girl not be my best friend? I have never felt so loved, appreciated, and accepted in my whole life and she is ALWAYS there for me. She is a true blessing in my life.