To my beautiful Big,

From the moment I met you, I knew you would play an important role in my life. I remember thinking you were so pretty and nice, and all I wanted to do was be your friend—little did I know that we would be so much more than that. We had an instant bond that everyone could see. Telling you how much you mean to me has never been an easy task, but I am going to try my best. So, here it goes.

You’ve shown me what it means to be a true friend. Through all my faults and wrong turns, you’ve never left my side. You are always there to pick me up when I’m down, wipe away my tears and never fail to make me laugh. I appreciate all the times you’ve dropped what you’re doing just to come to my rescue. Thank you for being my number one fan and favorite person.

You were my best friend before you were my Big, and for that I am so thankful. Our relationship grew beyond measures the day we became sisters, which is weird, because I already thought we couldn’t get closer. Going through college with you has made a world of difference. I truly could not imagine waking up without a good morning text from you and going to bed without you telling me you love me.

In the course of three years, we have learned a lot about ourselves and life. We have learned that the worst days are when Wendy’s Frosty machine doesn’t work or when we get stranded on the side of the road because the car breaks down. And the best days include things like going on adventures (a.k.a. driving around and singing at the top of our lungs) and staying up until 2 a.m. just to go get a Hardee’s biscuit. Regardless of good or bad days, we learned that we have each other no matter what, and we are capable of handling any situation with grace.

It makes me sad to think that in a few short weeks, you will be leaving me and I have to finish my college career without you. There is not a single person I would rather go through this life with. I hope you know how proud I am to be your Little, and that every memory I have in college has you in it somehow. I am who I am today because of you.

Being your Little has given me so much joy. I can only hope that one day, my Little thinks as highly of me as I think of you.

All my love,

Little