I have published an article for all of my family members, except my brother. Why? Simply because I have been waiting, and I feel like this is the best time for him to read it.

Dear bubba,

I want to start this off by saying thank you. Thank you for being the best big brother that I could ask for. Growing up we rarely argued, and I always looked up to you. While our sister was always playing with dolls, makeup, and talking to her friends about boys, you were there with your Star Wars, Pokemon, video games, and many other things that I enjoy now. If it hadn’t been for you, I would have not known of these things. So thank you.

I know we are six years apart, so I was never super fun to play with, but you did. When our mom told you to include me with your games, you would pretend to plug the controller in, and let me go at it. I always thought I was winning, and then I learned the truth. You taught me to become better at video games, and although I may never beat you at Battlefront, I will always have fun playing the game with you.

Anytime our sister and I would fight(which was a lot), you were always our mediator. You have had to break up some physical fights, but you always did. It was never fun though when you two would team up against me. Though I wouldn’t change those memories for the world. When anything bad happens to me, you are always the first person to help me feel better. When I feel unsure about something, you listen to my worries. When something exciting is happening, you listen to me babble. And when I am really angry, you listen to me rant. You truly are a great big brother, but most importantly, you are a great friend. When you lived here you were always the first person I would ask to hang out with.

It is really hard not having you in the same city. Whenever I want to go somewhere I always pick up the phone to call you, but realize you are pretty far away. I don’t see you near as often as I would like to, and the times we do spend together never seem long enough. I miss the days when we could play video games all through the night, and whenever something happened, you weren’t too far away. I know we are adults and growing up into our own lives, but I just simply miss you. I hope that when I have kids that you will get to be around them, so they know how cool their uncle is!

To put it simply, I am glad we are family. Because there are times when we may not be able to put up with each other, we know at the end of the day that family is the most important thing. You are a great person, don’t forget that. I feel as if you aren’t told that enough. Thank you for always having my back, and for being my favorite video game partner. I love you bubba!

Love Always,

Your Youngest Sister