Open Letter To My Little Sister
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Open Letter To My Little Sister

I love these subtle moments with you.

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Open Letter To My Little Sister
New York Times

Dear Little Sister,

I thought I would write you this letter to say a few things. First I would like to say thank you. Thank you for always being the one to tell me like it is, even when I did not want to hear it. As much of a pain in my behind you are, and even though I am always right. I have to be honest and say that as much as you learn from me I learn a lot from you. You have taught me to have patience, to love a friend, and to care truly like no one else. There is no one I’ll fight harder for. Thank you for being one of my best friends and teaching me how true friendship is supposed to be. There is no one I’d rather rag on or be ragged on. You’ve taught me how to truly be a role model in the sense I want to be my best self for you, I want to be a guide that you can talk to and look up to. I know we fight from time to time, but I can count more times of us laughing so hard that we are crying than me yelling at you for something stupid.You know me better than most people, you have seen me at my best and my worst and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

As you grow up our relationship has changed and will continue to change. Don't think that all change is bad. This is the good type of change. The older you get, the more conversations we can have and the more secrets we have together. Something that is not a secret is that I cannot wait to see you strive little sister. As the time for you to pick out college approaches, I cannot help but be overwhelmed with excitement, as I remember making that decision. The fact I get to be a part of your experience in choosing the next steps in your life makes me feel like an important role in your life. You are intelligent, beautiful and I am rooting for you even if you don’t think anyone else is in your corner. I am always going to be here for you. A family is forever but you have made friends with me for a lifetime. I desire nothing more than your success and happiness and I will be there by your side helping you get there.

Some of my best advice to your little one is to remember where you came from, be strong, there are always people who love you and never let anyone or anything tear your spirit. One of my favorite quotes from Oscar Wilde says, “to live is the rarest thing, most people exist and that is all.” I want you to live your life to the fullest and to your fullest potential. You are one of the brightest things in my life and I will help make sure that the light you bring me and those around you, never dims. I will always be here. I love you.

Love,

Your Big Sister

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