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An Open Letter To My Siblings From The Big Sister Who Is Away At College.

You two mean so much to me

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An Open Letter To My Siblings From The Big Sister Who Is Away At College.
Rachel Burgess

Dear siblings,

There is not a day here at school that I don't think of you. I have your most recent school pictures right by my pillow. I pray for you every day and wish the best for you at school. I look forward to your text messages or FaceTime calls. I love when I get to see you when I come home during breaks or just for the weekend.

I miss seeing you both every day. I miss your corny jokes, sassy attitudes, hugs, and laughter. I miss you guys bugging me while I was trying to finish homework and trying to cheer me up when I was feeling down. It feels a little empty without seeing you all the time or hearing your voices. It wasn't until I moved here that I realized how much you two have impacted me.

To my brother, I felt so bad about not being able to come to your football games this year. I had them marked on my calendar and was cheering you on here. But I loved listening to you talk about how you played and sending me the game footage. I watched it every time. I would brag to my friends about how well you played. I am so proud of your accomplishments and just in the first few months of your freshman year in high school, you are becoming a wonderful young man and I don't think any big sister could be prouder. You've grown up so fast and I don't know how I feel about that. I love that you hang on me when I'm home. I miss your hugs while I am here at school. So, please hang me all you want when I am home. You're going to do some wonderful things someday when your older and I can't wait to see them happen. I love you so much even though I don't say it enough.

To my sister, we've been through a lot since the very beginning. You're my best friend and sidekick. It seems a little too quiet when I go to sleep now. I miss our late night talks, the whispers at night so mom and dad wouldn't hear us. I love texting you during the day, it always makes me smile. It's hard to believe you're a senior this year and that you will be joining me here at school in the fall. I love seeing/hearing the things you're doing. I look forward to seeing the pictures you've taken. Just because I show them to my friends here and brag about you. I'm proud of you. God gave you a wonderful talent. I look forward to the memories that we will make here next year and definitely can't wait to sleep in the same room as you for break.

It's definitely hard being here and not being at home to congratulate your accomplishments in person. But you two are turning into amazing young adults and I can't describe how proud I am. Keep being the awesome people you are. Make a ton of memories in high school and keep your friends close. I love you two so much.

Love,

Your Big Sister

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