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To My Brother, Now That We're Older And Close

Never did I think we would be so close.

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To My Brother, Now That We're Older And Close
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Dear Trey,

Thank you for being that annoying best friend I could not get rid of even if I wanted too. You have been there for me since day one... literally. There are times I remember absolutely hating your guts, wishing to be an only child, and now I would not trade you or the relationship we have for the world.

Going to the same school as you is truly a blessing.

I kept telling myself all last summer if I heard mom say "Yeah I feel better because she'll be at the same school as her big brother" one more time I was going to transfer before I even got to UGA. But in retrospect you were such an important part of making my freshman year what it was. Whether it be from almost every Pike treating me/ protecting me as if I was their own sister to letting me sleep on your couch more time than I can count, you played a bigger role than you can imagine in my first year of college and for that I could not be more grateful.

You filled mom's shoes while we were away.

This is something I know helps put mom's mind to ease just a little. When school first started I would get home sick, and you would always come to my rescue. This is something I am extremely grateful for. Even if it was something as simple as you coming over to my dorm just to talk or taking me to little hole-in-the-way sushi places I enjoyed and appreciated every single second.

I really couldn't have asked for a better big brother.

Something I am guilty of was constantly comparing myself to you growing up. I wanted to be just like you, and I held myself at a high standard to try and keep up with you. Thank you for pushing me to be the best I can possibly be without even knowing. Although me comparing us motivated me to try and be the best, the day I stopped comparing us is the day you became one of my best friends. We are so different, but so similar and that is why we work.

I am so proud to be your sister.

I know you have been under a lot of stress lately with studying for your MCAT next week, but I have never been more proud of you. You are so close to making your dreams become a reality, and how hard you are working to make it happen is truly inspiring. I know the closer you get to taking that test the more anxious you get, but you have been studying for months; you got this! And no one deserves it more than you I promise.

Sorry to get all sappy on you, but I figured it was time to show my appreciation for you and I cannot wait to spend your senior year the same as last. UGA won't be the same without you; thankful your my brother so no matter where you go you will always be apart of my life.

Love,

Sis

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