We have our middle school best friends, high school, college, and work friends. We are constantly meeting new people, and hopefully finding people that we have a connection and can really bond with. I have close friends that I was fortunate enough to make and hold on to, but I was born with the best friend that you can ever have, a twin sister. And of course, like any other siblings, we fight and argue over stupid things. We share each other’s clothes (and no, we don’t match them...anymore.) But I was fortunate enough to have someone by my side my whole life. And honestly, it took me a little while to fully realize how lucky I am to have someone who knows exactly what I’m going through. I knew I was always lucky to have a sister, but I could probably show my appreciation a little more sometimes. But I’m sure I don’t just speak for myself when I say we could all probably show a little more appreciation for the people in our lives. So, I am writing this to publicly express my appreciation and outpouring love for someone so special to me… my twin. (And to answer most people's first questions, I was born a minute before... yes only a minute. Making me the older one and yes, it does count. And no, we’re not identical.)
From the first day of preschool, to moving into college,
learning to ride a bike, to driving a car, we did it all together. Letting go
of mom and dad's hands and walking up the steps and through the doors to the
start of our educational careers, we grabbed onto each other’s. And I want to
thank you for never letting go. Although, there are the down sides of going
through school together, like sharing friends, or being compared educationally,
and socially. Of course, the obvious upsides would be that I never had to go
through anything alone. We helped each other with projects, homework,
not-so-cool friends, and anything else that comes along with going through the
lovely educational system. Having you across the room, or in the classroom down
the hall, I always felt safe. I always had a familiar and comforting smile not
too far away.
Skipping through middle school and high school, which I
could probably sum up with saying thank you for always looking out for me, and
going right to college... well again, thanks for looking out for me. At first, I
will admit, and I’m sure I have already made obvious, I wasn’t too thrilled
that we were going to the same school. I didn’t think you were excited about
it after the tour, and I wanted you to go somewhere where you’d be happy. Plus,
double the parties (and the friends.) and as horrible as it sounds, we shared
so much and I didn’t want to share this part of my life with you. I thought we
both needed to go out on our own. Which again, I probably made obvious in the
beginning. However, now, and as I hope you know, I couldn’t be any happier that
my home away from home, is with you there. We’ve both grown, and I’m so happy
that I was there to see your transition. I’m so proud of you, and how much
you’ve accomplished, and I can’t wait to see what other great things you will
do. (And whether your down the hall, or in a different state, I'll always be there for you.) But I want to thank you for making the whole transition so much easier for
me. With you right next door, I knew I could always go to you, and that
we’d always have each other. You took care of me when I was sick, when I needed
a friend, and when I had a few close calls with death (but we won’t
go into that.) I truly and honestly have no Idea what I would have done without you, and all your support and encouragement.
"I smile because you're my sister, and laugh because there's nothing you can do about it."
Now that freshman year is over, and we successfully made it out alive and in one piece. I want to thank you now for everything that i'll probably put you through sophomore year... just kidding. Anyway, I haven't even nearly covered how thankful I am to have had you with me the past 18 years of our lives, I just barely covered freshman year. But I want to now promise you that I'll always be by your side for the rest of our lives. I'll be there when you get your degree (I'll be the loud obnoxious sister screaming in the crowd), I'll be there when you become the kick ass nurse that I know you'll be, I'll be there when you get promoted, and when you need a night out. (because lets be real, after seeing whats inside of those hospital walls, you're going to need a few drinks.) I'll be there when you find the guy that's lucky enough to call you his, and when you finally give in and marry him (definitely going to have the best wedding speech for you) I'll be there when you gain 10 pounds because you're having the babies that you said you never wanted. I'll be there when you give birth to the sweetest baby girl, and the most beautiful baby boy. (well I won't be there, but I'll be in the waiting room anxious to see those lucky babies who will call you mom) I'll be there when they are running around drawing on the walls, and driving you insane (because even though you said I'll have the crazy children, I secretly hope that you do too.) I'll be there when you send them to school, and off to prom, and on their wedding days. I'll always be there.
Love you to pieces Frenchy.
Love always,
D
