Today is my big sister's birthday ... so I deticate this post to Heather.
A sister (specifically an older one) ... a person who you can talk to about anything, will fight with you and then make up at the end of the day, who’ll give you advice, who won’t judge you, who’ll stand up for you, who you can insult without being afraid of offending them, who will be a friend throughout your life. You know that even if you both live in different cities, different states - you’ll still talk to each other.
There are endless things I can say about our relationship. Not all of them clearly explained. I bet you were so excited when you heard mom was having me. I am sure that quickly died down when you realized a crying baby would be in the house. :) I can recall the longest days at the beach finding seashells and building sand castles - ah, the Florida life. Do you remember I always wanted you to play barbies with me and you hated that? I still loved and looked up to you. You were/are my older sister. I could be really bratty and you could be really mean, but we always put up with each other and loved each other.
From barbies, to boyfriends, parties, to school, to moving away. We have been through so much. We certainly had our tough times and fights. Looking back, I can say that moving was the thing that made our relationship the strongest. It has forced us to make an effort to stay in each others lives. To communicate. I move, you visit. I enjoy it SO much when you visit and showing you a part of my life. It gives me a huge sense of pride to show my BIG sister my life. I always want you to be proud. Because I am proud of you. You are an amazing mother, a strong person, and a have accomplished great things.
So, Heather, I hope you have an awesome day ... simply because you should.
Love, Stacy
