Thank you. Thank you, for every single thing you’ve ever done for me, everything you’ve done with/for me, everything you’ve taught me. I know I wasn’t always the easiest person to be around, but you were and continue to be there for me no matter how difficult things (or I) become. I appreciate you more than I can put into words.
You’ve done so much for me. You stood by me while I faced my demons. You are a rock when I need one. You have a shoulder and ear to lend whenever I need to vent or cry. You have a place for me every time I need to escape. You have a glare and nasty words for anyone that hurts me.
You taught me so many things. You taught me how to stand up for myself and that it's okay not to take crap from anyone. You taught me that I shouldn't settle because I'm worth so much more. You taught me that it's okay to be weird; that occasionally you just have to be yourself. You taught me that no matter what I do or say you'll never leave my side.
You are the definition of what an older sister should be. You are caring, loyal, loving and a great role model. You are a part of me. You are amazing.
While there have been plenty of fights, we’ve always made it through together. What siblings don’t fight? No one will ever be able to say that they have the same relationship as the two of us. We’ve seen each other at rock bottom and watched each other brush it off and stand back up too many times too count.
As your little sister, I’ve been watching you my whole life. I’ve watched you fight and conquer mountains. You’re an amazing woman, mother, sister, and friend. You’re beautiful, smart, funny, and so alive. You’ve got a spirit we don’t see in many people anymore. Anyone you know will tell you that we are all lucky to have you in our lives. You are Fiji water and don’t you ever forget it.
You aren’t just a sister to me. You are my best friend. I can’t tell you how many times you’ve stood by me, warning me of the people around me. I was stupid. I went out looking for friends, when I had the best friend I’d ever have standing right beside me all along.
I don’t remember any situation where you weren’t there for me as much as you could be at the time. I remember a lot of times with you. I will always remember the good times. The times when we made memories that are worth remembering forever.
I remember most of the late night conversations. I remember celebrating your first kiss with you. I remember the nights at the skating rink. I remember the concerts. I remember the road trips. I remember all of our theme park days (which are way too many to count).
I remember seeing the Harry Potter and Twilight movies with you. I remember the births of my niece and nephew. I remember you being pregnant and sitting on bleachers for hours in 100-degree weather to watch me graduate. I remember you being at every performance. I have millions of memories and most of them include you.
I want to let you know that I love you. I want you to know that I’m extremely proud to be able to call you my big sister. I want you to know what a wonderful person you are and how you deserve the absolute best of everything. Like Ms. Aibileen says, “You is kind. You is smart. You is important.”
Anyone that says otherwise is an idiot. They’re just made because they're the pond water. As Ms. Constantine said, “Every morning, until you dead in the ground, you gone have to make this decision. You gone have to ask yourself, ‘Am I gone believe what them fools say about me today?’”
Don’t you ever believe them. You are worth it. You deserve the best.
Though our lives have gone on and have started separating from one another, and one day we may end up thousands of miles apart, I want you to know that nothing will ever destroy what we have. We will always be sisters. You will always be my best friend. I will always love you.
Love Always,
Your Little Sister