As the oldest of four incredible, singular siblings, I have had the chance to see my best friends grow up with like traits yet monumental differences. I like to think my siblings are the best there are. We have a connection and an understanding of one another that is impossible to measure. The inside jokes, the tears, the laughs, the simplest look and understanding what they are thinking. All are aspects I am thankful for and tis the season, I am thankful for…
Max- Your relentless compassion for those around you. You are the perfect missionary, not just for the church but for everything that is good. Your strive for knowledge is comparable to none. The way you think of others before yourself. The fights we use to have. That you have a complete knowledge of what is going through my head and when I am stressed without my mentioning and won’t let me leave without talking about it. That you love Harry Potter. That I can ask you to dress up with me and you don’t hesitate to say yes. Your giddiness for fun. Your intense creativity. That you are my best friend. Your willingness to keep an open mind. Your love and passion to become a Mason. That you are a mythological dictionary. Your love for random, useless holidays. i.e. arbor day. Your twirls and funny sounds you make when you use to play alone. That you are a video game coinsurer. That next time I write a thankful for note…you will be home.
You have no idea how hard it’s been for me with you gone. I have tried not to let on to it because you are missed by everyone but I know I have missed you the most. Mom may contend my stating that, but matter of the fact is, we had the best relationship of anyone. I could talk to you at any time of day and you would drop immediately what you were doing and just talk. If I wanted to plan a get together, you were the first to have ideas and willing to help throw fun gatherings. I love how excited you get when I have news, whether its big or small news. If you see I am excited, you are excited. Can’t wait for you to come home. Miss you more than you know.
Eric- Your quiet, trusting personality. You are 100% different than Max and are your own person. That in spite of the shit you have been through, your faithfulness to what you know is right hasn’t wavered. You are your own person with your own talents and aspirations. When you have a goal, you reach it and won’t let anything stand in your way. Since you were born, we have had a special relationship. Words can’t describe it, but our understanding of each other is unique. That you are willing to help fix something if I need help. Your messy room. Your pop can collection, that sadly no longer exists. That in a family of various success, you find your own talents and passion that differs from everyone else. Your relationship with Brian. The way you watch and protect Emily. Your fashion sense. That you are a romantic. That you follow your instincts and don’t surround yourself with garbage material or garbage people. Your faith in others is strong. You will do anything to make sure those around you succeed.
Emily- We are exactly the same but complete opposites. That we can laugh and laugh and laugh uncontrollably about something that others see stupid. Your open flatulence. It’s impossible to embarrass you. Your fun, willing to do anything personality. Your focus is remarkable. They way you zone in to what you are doing and block out all other distractions is bar none. You are the most talented person I know. Anything you attempt, you accomplish. Your perfectionist attitude toward life. Your unwillingness to brag about your talents. You are the strongest girl I know. That you love clothes, but aren’t a psycho about your looks. You love to eat. Every time we see each other, it’s like we haven’t missed a beat. That you get so excited to see Brian and me when we come over. Your sarcasm. That you can do hair. You will always be my baby sister.
What are you thankful for?
Haha, yes. Your family has always been cool, Sarah!
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