Hey,

This letter is going to be my way of telling you what you are to me in my eyes. You are stubborn, loud, crazy, kind, and everything I can't even describe. I've had to watch you go through heartbreak that killed me, shed tears over friends who won't matter in 10 years, and grow up into this amazing person. You may not understand this, but I would give anything to protect you from any harm this world throws at you. It hurts me to have to let you make your own mistakes, even after I try giving my best advice. It's not so easy being the older sister you know. It involves being someone to look up to, someone who has to watch every move they make, just to ensure that you don't make the same errors I do.

You are also the most infuriating person I know. You know all the right buttons to push to get me going, and I know yours. Those screaming matches we've experienced are moments I will never forget. I want to say sorry if I've ever pushed too far, I know sometimes we say things we don't mean. But that doesn't mean I'll ever love you any less. One day we're going to look back and laugh at all the stupid things we even thought was worth being mad at each other for. For now, I'll put up with the teenage hormones and listen to you yell.

You have the biggest heart and that's part of what I love about you. Time after time I've watched you give second, third, even fourth chances to those that took your love for granted. I will tell you this: there are going to be probably 100 more stupid boys and friends that are going to hurt you. With each of these people you are going to learn something, you're going to learn how to find the people that you should always hold close. One day you will find your people and I'll be here in the meantime to hold your hand and eat ice cream with you.

You are stubborn as hell; I'll even admit that I'm the same way. I think it suits you though, one day that stubbornness will help you in your career, you'll be able to center your determination into creating big and wonderful ideas. I know I can't wait to see what you do in the world, so keep on being stubborn, just as long as you can put up with getting it back.

I promise as your sister I will always be your biggest fan, your cheerleader, and supporter of whatever you want to do in life. I will be here to guide you, but also give you your space if you don't want to hear what I have to say. I'll never leave you and I promise to always love you unconditionally.

Love,

Your Big Sister