Siblings are strange people in are lives. One minute we hate them and are screaming at them, the next we have them wrapped in a bear hug. They are the only ones who truly understand our parents’ antics. They are the ones who will love us on our worst days and be our cheerleader on our best days.
My sister Caiti is four years older than me, and let me tell you something: we used to fight all the time. Honestly, the best thing for our relationship was when she went to college and we had some time apart. Now, at ages 21 and 25, we still have our tense moments, but wow, is she a good friend. She has always been more outgoing than I am, so I’m always a little in awe of how bubbly she is most of the time. I am amazed at how much she cares about everyone and everything so deeply. She is the type of person who will love you from the moment she meets you, and I am so happy to have her as an image of acceptance.
I can say without a doubt that she is my role model. Her life has been full of rocky slopes, and she has had to make some tough choices, but she's made it. She has dealt with pain and loss, and yet, she has done it with so much strength and grace. I will never know what it is like in her shoes, just like she will never know what it is like in mine, but I can assure you there is so much respect in our relationship.
As we have gotten older, we have become closer. We don’t necessarily talk every day, but we do send Snaps or texts every once in a while to remind each other we’re there. I am reminded of my sister in tiny moments that help me remember there is someone who has loved me since day one. I know that I could turn to her if I need her or just talk to her about my day. No matter what, she is a constant in my life.
And guess what? She gets married tomorrow. I am filled with so much joy to be able to stand next to her as she marries the love of her life. There was a time when I would have said I couldn’t imagine Caiti as a wife, but now I see her in a different light. She is so kind and caring; how could I not see her as a married lady?
A sister is someone you can confide in. She will not judge you, but she will tell it like it is. She will be honest, but she will always want what is best for you. I cannot imagine my life without my sister. She was my first best friend and will be forever. I have been able to turn to her whenever I need a shoulder to cry on, a hand to hold or a laugh to share.
Without her, it would be gray clouds and a quiet house. With her, it is constant sunshine and laughs that could fill an ocean.
