To my sisters,

Goodness gracious! You get on my nerves, you both are constantly in my things, calling me names and treating me like crap. But hey, that's sisters! I love you guys so much that that one percent of time we fight is nothing. It is a little weird having me home, I know, but just because I go to college doesn't mean I don't miss you.

I want to talk to you guys individually and just give my sisterly advice, which you probably don't want, but here it is anyway.

Jade, my sweet, crazy, rude, tell-it-how-it-is sister. You and I have been through what seems like a lifetime of hardships. I know sometimes I like to pretend our lives have been perfect, but they haven't. I miss you a lot when I am away for several reasons; for our secret way of communicating, our jokes, our long talks and even our fights that end in us watching television together before realizing it's 3:30 p.m. and mom will be home any minute. Yes, you know many things, but you don't know everything, please remember that. I think my best advice for you would be live to never forget. I know what you are thinking: "Where in the world did Jazz come up with that?" The answer is in the meaning; life is going to throw you curve balls and you may never understand why, but never forget those true moments of confusion because the best lessons come from those moments. I love you snowflake!

Shawna, my crafty, big-eyed, weird, read-until-she-can't-see sister. You are the apple of my eye. I was in third grade when you came, giving us a nine year age difference, but that doesn't mean I love you any different from Jade. You are a beautiful and talented little girl, even if your hair makes me want to rip my own out sometimes. I know you are still young and think the world is the best place, but it's not. Remember who you are and never let anyone else tell you to be someone else. I know it seems like Jade and I are gone all the time, but just because I am at school or with James, you will always come first, I promise. My piece of sister wisdom to you is to just live your life. I never really got a childhood and that stinks, but you shouldn't live the same thing. Be a kid, wreck your bike, read your books with pictures and, most importantly, listen to Mom. She knows more than me. I love you darlin'.

I know I will always get on your guys' nerves and for that I am a little sorry; only a little, it is a my job after all. I couldn't ask for better sisters. You guys mean everything to me and I can't imagine a day without you. Remember, I am ALWAYS here for you; no matter the time, day, month, I am only a phone call away. I know you both will be going in different directions and that is OK, but we can always meet up together and know that we made it through this life together, and with God's grace, we managed not to kill each other. I love you guys!

Love,

Your overly protective sister