Dear Big Brother,
Thank you. I say this because you have given me the greatest gift of all: a friendship to last a lifetime. I never valued the relationship we had until I was a little freshman in high school, and my big brother went off to college. I knew then that the love and bond between a big brother and little sister is stronger than I thought.
After you left, and realizing I had the house to myself (and Mom and Dad), it made me realize: there are not enough words to describe how thankful I am to be your little sister. With the four year age gap, there’s no surprise we pick on each other -- or should I say, you pick on me. I would not change any of it. You are my protector, my best friend, my enemy, but most importantly, the man I call my big brother.
I would never trade any of the memories we have for the world: any of the fights, any of the screaming at each other, or even the times I would become an emotional wreck and you couldn’t understand why, so you just dealt with it. I always knew you’d be there for me no matter what. Be the one that will fight all the boys that make me cry, and be there to be the superhero you are. You have taught me what it means to persevere through tough times, and without you, I wouldn’t be who I am today.
You were my buddy when we went to amusement parks, you let me hang out with you and your friends, and even play video games with you. You taught me what it took to be strong, even when I’m feeling like the weakest one in the room. You taught me what it was like to be knocked down so many times, but still stand firmly on my own two feet. To roll with the punches, and not get knocked down.
I’ve always known that you were special to me, but as I grow older and older, I can’t put into words how amazing it truly is to be your little sister. To be the one you pick on, and yet, love unconditionally. Without your weird self, our family wouldn’t be complete. I couldn’t imagine life with a different older brother, nor would I ever want to. You have taught me things that no friend, parent, or teacher could ever teach me, and I thought this was a good time to simply say, thank you for being you.
Love,
Your Little Sister
