To My Sisters Starting Middle School
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To My Sisters Starting Middle School

As you girls are in the last stretch of elementary school, I wanted to offer my advice and embarrass you with the overwhelming sense of pride I have for you both.

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To My Sisters Starting Middle School
Shanna Mais

To my sisters about to start middle school,

I never understood why parents and family would always say, “You’re growing too fast, slow down," but having sisters that are ten years younger than me has really shown me just how true this statement is. As you girls are in the last stretch of elementary school, I wanted to offer my advice and embarrass you with the overwhelming sense of pride I have for you both.

Watching you two grow up has been so much fun; I tend to think that being an influence in your life has helped me grow more than it has helped you. I hope I can always be a voice of reason for you both. When you are doubting yourselves, your relationships, I hope you girls know you can come to me.

Watching you girls grow and blossom has been one of the most exciting experiences of my life, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. You inspire me each day to be a better person and have taught me how to be a kid again. I laugh more with your precious smiles than with anyone else in the world.

You teach me new ways to look at things, and I hope to do the same for you. As I get older the more I realize how much I cherish the time we do get to see each other. When I am able to get home, all I want to do is be with you two.

You are some of the most strong-willed, intelligent, and beautiful girls. Your smiles light up any room you walk into, your laughter is a song. As you start this new chapter, remember how amazing you are and deserving of every opportunity thrown your way.

Cherish your friendships and each other. Remember to be kind and show compassion to those you meet. Leave an impression of grace and kindness so no one can say a mean thing about you. Use your brain and your heart, not just one or the other. I am so excited to see you girls continue to grow into the wonderful young woman you already are.

You have touched my heart so deeply and permanently ingrained yourselves in every conversation I have. The hardest part of college for me is being away from my two very best friends. I miss opening the door for you girls when they get off the bus or making you junk food because Mom said no. I miss going to breakfast all the time and being able to hug you whenever I want.

Whether sitting across the living room, or across the state, the bond we have created in unbreakable and irreplaceable. Every second spent with you both has been cherished and the memories to come will be cherished too. It’s so easy to take for granted those we love, but you have opened my eyes to the fact that even though we miss each other, the love we share can never make any distance or time damage the relationship we have between the three of us.

I am so proud of you girls. I am your biggest cheerleader and number one fan in all that you choose to do. I will be in the stands, the sidelines, the auditorium, whatever it is, cheering you both on in anything and all you do.

Love,

Your over-bearing, extremely proud, sister

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