To My Wonderful, Sweet Big:

I've been trying to write this letter for quite sometime now, but I haven't felt until now that I've had the right words to say it. You, my absolutely out of this world big, are nothing short of phenomenal. You amaze me and everyone around you with your generosity, love, and compassion for others.

When I began going on sister dates last spring, I didn't quite know what I was looking for in a big. I assumed that when I met the right person, I would know. From the moment we sat down at that Starbucks, to three hours after we had said the meet-up was going to end, I knew that I wanted you to be my big. Your smile was and still is contagious, and I was totally in awe of your passion for life. Meeting you was the first major step towards me feeling at home in Alpha Chi Omega.

One of the things I admire about you most, something that we have been able to share and grow with each other, is our faith in God. Last semester was a little rough for me. I missed my family like crazy, and I was taking the hardest class of my academic career. You reminded me, and still remind me, haha, that God is always there. He wants to help us and is always listening to us. Faith is powerful. You were the first person in a longtime here at Brown who didn't question why I wear a cross around my neck everyday or want to go to church on Sundays. I thank you for that.

As we've grown closer, I have realized time and time again that you are a person of incredible strength. You take what life has given you with open arms, never complaining and always working towards your goals and dreams. Not everyone can do that, can look at circumstances that maybe aren't what you want and say, "Oh yeah, I got this!" I truly believe that you will one day be a famous politician, and I will have the honor of saying, "Yep, I knew her when she had to write three papers a week."

Thank you for accepting me for me. I have always had a lot of friends, but I have never had a close-knit friend group. Joining Alpha Chi Omega and meeting you have changed my life for the better. I have made friendships that I know will last a lifetime, starting with my friendship with you.

It was a cold day in March. The sun was peaking through, trying to bring spring into the world again. You were wearing your black and white plaid coat and offered to pay for my drink. Most important detail? I knew from the moment I met you that I had met a friend for life.

Love,

Your Little <3