An Open Letter To My Great-Grandbig

We all have that one person that we look up to in our Chapter because they make us smile whenever they are around, and that is my Great-Grandbig.

Dear Great Grandbig,

Our story isn’t like most however, it is unique because it is ours. We didn't meet at recruitment, an off-campus party, or Hobby Lobby, we met in the Math tutoring center. At the time I was just looking for some tutoring and I don’t even know why you were there because you weren’t taking math that semester, but instead of just finding a tutor, I found you.

After helping me look for my lost lanyard, that I just recently stopped wearing around my neck because it was a “Freshman thing," we sparked up a conversation and you started discussing upcoming rush events. Despite my excuses about probably not fitting in at a sorority house, being too busy, and wanting to consider it sophomore year, you helped me make a decision that changed my entire life. You insisted I come to recruitment.

With your persuasion, I agreed to go to DPhiE’s Haunted House Fundraising event which was taking place on family weekend. You immediately welcomed me at the door, making me feel at home, and you managed to drag my little scaredy cat sister along too. As I soon approached the exit after touring the house, I knew I wanted to return.

Recruitment swung around a few weeks later, and every night you managed to approach me introducing me to more and more sisters. I recognized I had a connection with all of them and I knew you were the one to thank.

The moment I received my bid, and saw you crying as I stood on the balcony, I knew I had done something right.

Bid Day, one of my fondest memories of Freshman year, would have never been experienced if it wasn’t for you. I’ll always treasure the nights that you hung out with me in Big’s room, when you gave me a billion nice things during pass-downs, and so many more that I could go on about for hours.

We have a family tree like no other. Seriously, no Little had their Great, Great, Great, Great Grandbig attend their Big/Little night except me. The cards were in my favor becoming your Great-Grandlittle.

As you move into your first house and attend Grad school, I wish you luck. I know you are going to do great things in the real world and, already, I am so beyond proud of you.

Thank you for always speaking so highly of me, and for letting every sister know I was more than just the shy girl at recruitment.

Thank you for constantly having your door open, and telling me I was welcome anytime.

Thank you for allowing me to find my home, and always supporting me.

And most importantly, thank you for creating a bond between us that will last a lifetime.

Sincerely,

Your Great-Grandlittle