To my older brother Seth,

I love you more than I think you know and I cannot believe you are leaving me. I know I did not really have a choice of having any other brother but you are a good one and I would not want anyone else. I knew this day would come as you are getting older and older but I am going to miss you so much.

Thank you for being an annoying older brother

We used to spit and spat but now I appreciate it. Our times of not getting along has gradually made our bond stronger. I know I used to be just as annoying or even more than you but that is what siblings are for right? I remember us as kids always picking on each other and getting grounded on car rides just from talking. Or even when you paid me to leave you alone so you could talk to a girl in the driveway. I was just happy I got the money and you were happy because you got the girl. Oh how times change.

Thanks for being my friend

As we grew older we got closer and closer. The four-year age gap did not mean near as much as we matured. You moved on from girl to girl but you finally found one. Not only your girlfriend but a friend to me too. I cherish my friendship with both of you truly.

Thank you for being you

I have seen you grow for a while now and I am inspired by your uniqueness and passion. You are definitely a unique soul and I admire you for that. From the younger version of you that knew every sports statistic there was to the music fanatic you are now, I love you through it all. I have learned things from you in sports and music. I remember when we were young and you used to always help me with softball and baseball. Fast forward five years and you are taking me to concerts and I’m helping you with guitar.

Thank you for loving me

Whether there has been disputes in the family or between us you always protected me and apologized when it was needed. We may not always say I love you to each other but I know I do love you and I have felt your love for me since I was a baby. Our differences did not even change us but brought us closer to each other which is what family should be like.

This means good luck!

You are now leaving road trip style to go too Oregon and I cannot believe it is really happening. I remember this being brought up and me thinking it was never going to happen. It happened. You left today and will be far away. I do not think I am ready to be an only child and will miss you more than you will know.

From Canton, Georgia to Eugene, Oregon

Love you always