'Sisters and brothers just happen, we don’t get to choose them, but they become one of our most cherished relationships'
If you've grown up with an older brother (or brothers) like I have, you know the life long love and struggles that come with them. As a younger sibling, we tend to always look up to our older brothers.
They become our role models, our go to person and our best friend. Over years and years I have discovered that my heroes does not wear a fancy cape but rather carries a heart of gold that I hold so dearly. Even though at times they may seem like you are the biggest pain in their life, you are their biggest joy.
Time after time you have done countless things to annoy them, things that drive them up the wall, but they fight daily to protect and love you. Other than a parents love, I feel that there is no greater bond in love than there is between siblings. A lot of the things my brothers have done for me goes unnoticed and at times I'm sure they have felt unappreciated by their gestures because my lack of gratitude. We all tend to take the smallest things for granted, especially those we love. I know I haven't told them lately, so here is the thank you letter that all older brothers deserve every once in a blue moon.
Dear brother/s,
I want to first off thank you for being my life long playmate and best friend. Even when I ripped every toy you had apart and broke your favourite things, you returned to me hours later with a smile. You've held my hand when I've fallen and kissed my 'boo boo's' since day one.
When mum and dad would ground me, you would defend me and blame yourself to get me out of trouble. You've stood up for me when I was wrong and never questioned me over anything you know I wouldn't do. From the time I've been in pig tails till now, you've kept me safe, you've always kept me close, and without your guidance through my earliest years in this hateful world, I'm afraid I would not be who I am.
Thank you for always reminding me that I matter, you've always been able to tell if there is something wrong and bring me back into my happiest place. Whether it be from teasing me till I pee or making annoying jokes till I crack a smile, you've always found a way. You bring me back down to a level of understanding when I do not see things clearly, and you've also reminded me in times, that I am not the only one that matters. You've kept me straight and given me a reality check when I needed it most, and given me hope in your weird ways, when I feel that there is no hope left.
Thank you for setting great expectations, without being the man you have become I could not strive to be better. You've given me a sense of pride to call you my brother with all your achievements and drive to out do the limits that those set in front of you. You've seen this life earlier than I did and have encountered so much.
This is why I take each wise word and lesson you give to heart, I sit back in amazement at your ability to give so much in life, without taking. You've set such great examples of what a person should be and for that I will always be forever grateful.
Thank you for showing me what I can and cannot get away with, although I've made it hard and not always made the best of decisions, you've given me the greatest lesson learning right from wrong. I may have been annoyed and not talked to you for hours for ratting me out to mum and dad, but looking back I'm thankful that you did. It's without those moments of your honesty, I would not have learned some of lifes' greatest lessons. You've taught me that with everything I do, there is a consequence whether I know it or not, and for this I have become more grounded in my choices and appreciated your judgment even though I didn't understand it at the time.
And while I'm thanking you, I would also like to throw in an apology for all the times I've let you down, hurt you, or over looked just how much you both do as my brothers. My favourite part about being your sister has always been how you can take with great pride the thank you I didn't give but know I meant.
As your baby sister, just so you know, I will never be less annoying, but please know that no one would possibly love you more than I do, even if I show it in ways you may not understand.
You've given me the best life a girl now woman could ask for, even if it did involve a lot of worms, dirt and knee rugby at times. I've been blessed with every moment I have had with you, spending every waking moment and still not feel like I've had enough time with you; teaching me something new with every day that has yet to come.
I appreciate you, I'm proud of you and most importantly I love you with all my heart. Thank you for being my big brothers and holding me high with the up most love; while people may come and go, you will be in my heart.
I love you,
your annoying little sister.
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