If there is one person that has always been there for me through the easiest and the hardest of times, it has been my big brother. Whether it has been learning to ride a bike, falling off of a tire swing, getting the snowmobile stuck, dealing with break-ups or having a sick parent, my brother has always been by my side.

There are many people who don't have this type of relationship with their siblings, so I make sure to never take mine for granted. Here's a thank you letter to you, my big brother, my idol, my best friend.

I want to thank you for forgiving me when I have been a total and complete jerk to you. You always accepted me back into your life even if I didn't deserve it. I am embarrassed for the way that I have treated you in the past, and I am sorry. Thank you for always seeing the best in me, and forgiving me when I have done you wrong.

I want to thank you for always believing in me, and believing that I could always do and be better than I thought I could. Just by watching you grow and having you in my life I always strive to accomplish so much more. We may have followed different paths but you have always showed me how important knowledge is and how important it is to continue learning even when not in school. I've started to reach out more to soak up knowledge about anything I was curious about, so thank you.

I want to thank you for always being my shoulder to cry on, whether physical or over the phone. I don't know many people who would answer the phone at three in the morning for me, but whenever I call you, you always make time for me. There are many situations in the past four years (and more) that I don't think I could have handled without you. You always thought of positive outcomes for most situations to try to ease my pain.

I want to thank you for not judging me. You have always accepted me for who I am, what I wear, and what I look like. You have never cared and you have done nothing but brought me up especially when I needed it the most.

I want to thank you for being the best big brother I could have ever hoped for. There have been so many crazy twists and turns in our lives, and I am glad you were with me every step of the way. I am thankful everyday that I have you in my life, I don't know what I would do without you. Thank you for everything you do, and continue to do. I love you so much.

Love Always & Forever,

Your Little Sister