Throughout my life, I have realized that people come and go. Lately, I've realized that through the years, the one consistent person in my life is my little brother.
I remember when I was four years old my momma told me that I was going to be a big sister. I was going to have a little sister. Someone I could have tea parties with, play school and house with, and share all our clothes with as we grew older.
Plot twist: the doctors were wrong, the ultrasounds were wrong, and my dreams were suddenly non-existent. A baby boy was born, and this baby boy was my brother. Little did I know that my life would be blessed by such a wonderful human being.
Growing up was a little different. There was no tea parties or sharing of each other's clothes. However, there was still playing school. I like to attribute my brothers "smarts" to myself because he sat in my make-believe classroom for hours and hours each week.
We did a lot of fun things together. We raced each other on our bikes, played Whiffle ball in the back-yard, and pretended we were spies and talked on our walkie-talkies. These activities were way better than tea parties with random stuffed animals.
Growing up, I have been so blessed to have my brother. Through everything, he has been there for me. No matter what I told him, I knew he would always offer good advice and tell me the truth, even if it wasn't what I wanted to hear.
He has always been my biggest supporter through sports, jobs, and of course, college. When I am feeling down, he's always sending me a funny Snapchat or a pick-me-up text. He's everything a sister could ever want.
My life is completely different with a brother than it would've been with a sister, but I wouldn't dare change a thing. I am grateful for my brother and the person he is becoming. As we both grow up, I want him to know a few things.
1. I am always just a call or text away.
2. Your secrets will always be safe with me.
3. I promise to support you in the path life leads you down.
4. I will always be your big sister, your side-kick, and your #1 fan.
Brother, you deserve the world and I believe in you. Keep being you, stand up for what you believe in, and go make your mark in this world. I love you more than words can describe and I promise to always be your side-kick sister.
