Those nights where I am just stupid and make a complete fool of myself, you always stood by my side. You talked me through heartbreak and reminded me that I will be okay at the end of it all because I am stronger than I think. You made sure that I was always laughing and smiling.

But now it is my turn. Now I am a big for a girl who deserves to know that she is going to be supported no matter what decision she makes. But don't think you are irrelevant now because I promise you that you aren't. No. Instead, you are my biggest mentor in being the best big that I could be for my little. You taught me that through it all a big is the one person who stands by their littles side. No matter what mistakes are made, you always need to take the time to show them that you are their biggest supporter. I promise to do that.

Big, you are the reason that I am standing today stronger than I ever thought I could be. You taught me to love myself even when I thought I couldn't do it. I know that you will bring this support to my little as well because you are just that type of person. You are the girl who makes everyone feel okay without even trying.

Little, be thankful for a grand-big like that. She is the support and love that you need in college and you can never find anyone quite like her. She will always be the listening ear when you need to talk. She will always be the car ride to dinner when you just need to get out of your room. Don't ever worry about not being good enough because you will always have the two of us to pick you up when you are down.

I promise to be that safe haven for you. No matter what the circumstances are, I promise to be the person that sets an example for you. I will show you that being happy is your best accessory and that it doesn't matter the mistakes of yesterday because today you can make triumphs.