I struggle what to think about specifically when writing or talking about my sister. Too many things come to mind. But I think what stuck out to me the most was the word "close." She's the person I'm closest to on this planet. She's my person. That will never change, and there's nothing I can do about it. Even if I wanted to (which sometimes I do).
Have you ever thought of it that way, though? God has given you one or more someones to do life with until you get married and do life with someone else God has chosen for you. Isn't that amazing? Try and think about that the next time she's being a brat. But anyway, this is a thank-you letter to my person: my little sister.
Dear Little Sister,
You know I love you like crazy. It may not seem like it sometimes, but I love how we kind of have this mental agreement that we can be total jerks to each other and still know that we love each other. But just in case you needed to hear it one time more, I love you. Thank you for loving me at my darkest and most pathetic moments, and slapping me into place when I'm being dumb. Thank you for being there for my successes and failures. Thank you for encouraging me in what I love, and being open-minded to constructive criticism. Thank you for playing that horrible song that we both laugh at hysterically just to make me feel better when I'm feeling down.Thank you for sharing your heart with me and for all the weird inside jokes that no one else understands. But most of all, I want to thank God for who you are in Christ. I pray every day that you will continue to grow up to be a beautiful woman of Christ according to His will. He is molding you to his likeness, and using you for His glory. I pray you realize that and apply it to your life. I also want to apologize for all the times I've failed at being a good example for you. I know I should be more careful in what I say or do, especially around you. Having a younger sister like you is humbling because sometimes, not as much anymore though, I see you making mistakes I've made that you've watched me made. So it's like I'm literally watching myself mess up, and I know what about myself I need to improve and to be more careful with my actions around you. I don't know how I got so lucky to be your sister, but I am so very thankful for you. You're my best chum. Olaf yoh, sis.
Love,
Big Sister
