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To My Little Sisters While I'm Away At College

The greatest gift our parents ever gave us was each other.

 Cadrien Livingston
Mar 28, 2017
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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To My Little Sisters While I'm Away At College
Cadrien Livingston

Dear Little Sisters,

I know that I've been gone for a while now. You keep asking when I'm coming back from college and if I'll be home to visit soon. When I first left, you kept calling me every day to ask how college was going. I loved getting to hear your voice across the phone telling me how everything was going. I knew that I wouldn't miss home as much as I missed you. For the few times that I did come visit I always received a hug and, of course, you always wanted to tag along wherever I went. But, I didn't mind because while I was gone, I missed you and wanted to talk to you about all the things that had happened that I couldn't tell mom.

You were always eager to wrestle when I got back even though I always win! Questions like do you have a boyfriend, how is school, and what am I doing would always come up. Every time I come back, you get a little taller. I understood how much you missed me when you said you wanted me to come home because you were tired of being blamed for everything. I want you to know that I miss you very much and I wish I could see you grow up. I know that you wish I could make those special dates like your birthday or the Christmas concerts, but as much as skipping class is appealing, I can't even make an exception for you.

You are my best friend and even though I didn't want you when you first came along, I wouldn't change it for the world. While some say that you can't live with your enemy, you are the only enemy of mine that I wouldn't be able to live without. The greatest gift I ever got was you.

Sincerely,

Your Older Sibling That Likes To Boss You Around

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