Dear older sister,
I sit here nervously tapping on my keyboard, dissecting my brain and attempting to piece together how to even begin this letter. The role you take on is so tremendously important, that I fear missing something crucial and not giving you the recognition you so rightfully deserve. I could list the things that I’m thankful for but I would be writing for the rest of my life. So instead, I’ll take you back to where it all began.
You were my first friend, my best friend, and my eternal friend. You took me under your wing and let me follow you around everywhere, even though I knew it annoyed you sometimes (or all the time). You taught me everything I know and continue to teach me today. Even when the lessons are those I don’t want to endure, it’s always okay, because you are with me every step of the way.
When we were kids, getting into trouble was our specialty, so in a sense, you are my “partner in crime.” Whether it was staying up past our bedtime jumping from bed to bed hoping our parents didn’t hear us, or messing with our mom, you were always the one to take the blame, because that was your initial instinct, to protect me.
You taught me how to fight and stand up for myself, and I had a lot of practice with that with you. We fought like we were sworn enemies and yelled at each other so loud that our ears felt like they were bleeding, just to make up ten minutes later because we had a funny story to tell each other. So, you taught me not to hold grudges and to not waste my time being mad because I can’t get that time back.
I know sometimes you think that all of those things go unnoticed, but you have no idea how eternally grateful I am to have you in my life. And I know I take that for granted sometimes, but I am sorry.
I’m sorry for taking your clothes without asking, using your brush and not putting it back, leaving our room really messy sometimes, and messing up your bed when I would sit on it. I’m sorry for not realizing your importance and not appreciating it all the time. You are the only person who understands me and still wants to spend time with me every second of every day, and for that, I thank you.
You are the best friend I will ever have and you will never know how important you are to me. Thank you for being a shoulder to cry on, an arm to punch, a person to laugh with, and the best sister I could’ve ever asked for. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, for everything.
Love always,
Lexi
