To my long-distance sibling,
I want to take a moment to tell you how much I love and appreciate you. Even though I may not be able to talk to you every day or see you very often, I think about you all the time. I think about how you're doing, what you're up to, and when you're coming to town next. I think about how thankful I am for you. You do so much for me, even though you're far away, and I will never be able to express how thankful I am.
You may be hundreds of miles away, but that doesn't mean we can't have a close relationship. I love that we're still able to bond over similar interests and have deep conversations -- even if we do have to talk over the phone most of the time. I also like when we can schedule time to talk to or FaceTime each other because it's like we're getting to "hang-out" even though we're far apart. It helps me not miss you too much. (Spoiler alert: I always miss you too much.)
My favorite thing about having a long-distance sibling is getting to tell people about you. Whenever I need to come up with an interesting fact, I can always say, "my sibling lives hundreds of miles away from me," and it will instantly draw attention. Everyone asks where you're living, why you live there, and if you're ever moving back. I like talking about you, especially because you don't get to meet too many of my friends.
The most rewarding part of you living so far away is the reunions when you come home. No matter how long it's been since I've seen you, I always find myself jumping on you with tears in my eyes. Being able to spend time with you -- in person -- is one of my favorite things. I'm glad you're able to come to town as much as you do (but I'll always wish you could come more).
So, to my long-distance sibling -- I love you more than you'll ever know. You are amazing and so special to me. I don't know what I'd do without you.
P.S. Thanks for giving me an automatic vacation spot. If I'm ever struggling to find a place to visit, I know that I can call you and set up a visit! (Just please never move somewhere cold -- it would ruin my built-in-vaction plans.)
