Well hey,

First, I need you to know how proud I am of you, and who you are becoming. I'm proud of the hard work and dedication you put into baseball, the hard work you put into school, and your love for hunting. No one I know can do all three of those things and still have room for each one of them.

You've been there for me when no one else was when I was crying alone in my bed at 2 in the morning and you said, "Shut up, hick, Ii'm watching Netflix" but then came to ask what was wrong, and when you threaten to beat up any guy I even associate with. Which you may wanna watch out, even though you're bigger than most kids in your school, you aren't gonna be bigger than everyone!!

There have been times that I have wondered what it would be like I didn't have you and it was just me and I realize that I wouldn't be able to do life without ya, between the fights (that have left bruises on both of us) and the hugs & tears shed I realize you're my biggest blessing. you have taught me exactly how i should be treated and you have shown me what exactly I deserve.

You are my absolute best friend. We spend more time together than I do my friends and I don't care, but when you get your license don't try and leave me because you're driving me around for the past 3 years of hauling you around!!

I know you're a high schooler now and I know I'm in college but I still cherish every facetime and Snapchat of you flicking me off for not driving an hour to bring you lunch, but don't forget about our brothers, who i know irritate the mess out of you every day, they look up to you. Many kids look up to you.

Thank you for always being my best friend to talk crap with and always letting me cry when I need too. You'll never understand how much your friendship means to me I promise.

Much love for ya little bro