You have impacted my life more than you will ever know. From day one you have been one of my best friends, and we've been through it all together. We've experienced the deaths, the fights, the laughter, and the family vacations together. We've experienced Harry Potter World together, and dad's jokes. And I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

I'm not sure how you feel about having me as your younger sister, but for me, having an older brother is a dream come true (having you as my older brother is the real dream come true). As a little kid you taught me that everything will not always go my way, even when I'm five and I think that crying will actually work. As a kid you also taught me that I will never be able to beat you in a race (I'm still determined). The life lessons don't end, and I'm thankful for that.

As you were growing up, I watched you very closely. I wanted to do all the thing you did, I wanted to have the same jersey number as you, and I even wanted to be as funny as you (because you are the funniest person I know). But through all of this you didn't get frustrated or upset that I wanted to copy you in just about every move you made (if you did get frustrated, you never showed me).

A great thing about you, among many great things, is something that I don't believe I have ever told you.

You are one of my favorite examples of God's perfect plan. You were meant to be an older brother, my older brother. And you have shown me (and continue to show me) that you will always support me, encourage me, and love me. So even though we are growing up, and life is going to continue to happen, you will always be one of the biggest blessings in my life. Thank you for making me laugh when I'm down, and for being my role model. You will continue to bless my life and different people all over the world, I'm sure of it.

I love you big bro.