Siblings are given to us so we never have to be strong enough to go through hardships alone.

Having a brother has taught me so many great things in life and I’d be lost without him. Given we might not always agree on everything, I still value every single one of his words (Except for the ones I disagree with).

No matter his age, he will NEVER be too old to sit on my lap. Of course only to do something he thinks is funny and completely irritates me. He has taught me the true meaning of “blood is thicker than water”.

My brother not only has protected me but has listened and understood like no other. Thanks to his continuous picking on me and teasing me I have a thicker skin, to which I am ever so grateful for.

Through every dumb heartbreak and every relationship struggle, he was better than any older sister. I can only hope I’ll be able to be there for him, the way he has been for me.

We’ve had giggles, sleepovers, adventures, attempts to teach each other something new, dance parties, wrestling matches (that sometimes always turn into MMA matches), and so much more. I wouldn’t trade any of it.

He deserves the biggest thank you for coming to my horse shows, being dragged to my cheer competitions, showing up to the football games, and for never giving up on me.

I love watching him grow into an amazing athlete, or when he tells me to come outside to watch him hold a wheelie across the yard (and then get yelled at for tearing up the yard). I love watching his reaction, especially when he is coming off the wrestling mat or the baseball field, with the biggest grin on his face. I love watching him overcome fears, and watching him pursue his dreams. I love hearing his comebacks to whomever puts him down. But, most importantly I love watching him grow into becoming a genuine, true hearted, kind, loving, human being. He has been through so much in life, and despite it all, he keeps pushing, like he could move mountains on his shoulders.

At the end of the day; I am not only proud, but I am honored to say I am his sister… even in the heat of an argument that I’m obviously right and he’s wrong but whatever that’s beside the point, I still love him with my whole heart.

I can’t thank god enough for giving me a baby brother. Who knew he would turn out to be my rock, my biggest supporter, and my best friend?