To my not-so-little sister,
You are going to accomplish incredible things, and I thank God every single day that I get to be apart of that journey. You are a beautiful human being and I have loved watching you grow. You make me so proud to call you my baby sister, my munchkin (so much so that I am crying as I write this). My love for you is like no other. I love you endlessly.
When it seems like the world is against you and no one is on your side you can always count on me. I'm your person to sing ridiculously in the car with, your shoulder to cry on and your forever backbone. By the way, I hope you know I'm not kidding that I will beat up the first boy who makes you cry. I'm always here and I hope you never ever forget that.
I will always be down to go get Cheerwine slushies or a burrito. I will always be willing to stay up late in your room and have sister talks. And laugh uncontrollably when Mom or Dad try and butt in. I will always be willing to sit out in the rain or the freezing cold weather to watch you play softball. And yes, I am obviously always willing to let you know what you could do better in basketball.
I pray for you each and every day. I pray that you will continue to grow into a strong, independent young woman. I pray that all of your dreams will come true. I pray that God will help me to be the best role model I can for you.
Please take my advice. I only speak on things I have experienced myself.
Cherish every moment of the rest of your high school career. And once you're in college cherish those times too. It truly will fly by. Go to cookouts, be crazy in the student section, and obviously be careful!
Don't cry too much over the boy. And if he doesn't make you happy and treat you right, leave.
Don't ever let a crappy guy keep you down and make you cry. Pick yourself back up and be yourself. And I'll be damned if I ever let you go through what I did. If he is too immature and insecure, then leave him or I'll dump him for you! Don't ever let them ruin anything.
Put your friends first.
Don't miss a girls night or hanging out with your friends for a boy. Friends are forever and they are will have your back when that boy breaks your heart. Don't miss those moments or memories with them. It will be something you regret.
Be a leader, not a follower.
Be the person that others look up to. Don't be afraid to stand up and stand out. The people that truly are your friends and teammates will not make fun of you or point fingers, they will follow and support you.
Stay out of trouble.
Have fun please, but do it cautiously. Think twice before you do things, post things, and say things. These things follow you and stick with you. You can't take things back, just always remember that.
I love you always and forever. No matter how tall or old you get you'll always be my baby sister. I am so incredibly proud of you, each and every day!
Love always,
Your big sis
