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An Open Letter To My Siblings

Siblings: Children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together.

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An Open Letter To My Siblings
Kayleigh Heckel

When I was a little kid, I hated having 4 siblings. There was ALWAYS someone in the bathroom when I needed to go, and it seemed that I could never have a conversation without getting interrupted 5 different times. The older I get, the more I've learned to appreciate each and every one of you. In case I don’t tell you all enough (which I’m sure I don’t), I am truly thankful for you.

Sean: The first born. As weird as this seems, I can’t really recall a time where you were ever mean to me. You’ve always been calm, cool, and collected. Thank you for almost always being my ride to work when I didn’t drive and never complaining about it. Thank you for all of the talks we share, and the wisdom you give me.


Rhiannon: My only sister. The biggest pain in my ass growing up...just kidding. I would have gone insane if I was the only girl, that’s for sure. Thank you for always plucking my Chewbacca/bigfoot eyebrows even when you didn’t want to. Thank you for all the guy advice, and more importantly, giving me life aspirations that hopefully I can achieve as well.

Kyle: The middle child. The sibling closest to my age. Thank you for watching shows with me, and letting me bug you all the time. I appreciate you always being there for me when I needed help with my homework. I’m sure I’ll still need that smart brain of yours, so don’t go too far. Thank you for having the same amount of disgust (if not more) for Tomi Lahren. I wouldn’t want to share it with anyone else.

Cody: The baby. You stole my spot of being the baby, but that’s okay, I forgive you. Thank you for FINALLY giving me a chance to have a younger sibling, and giving me someone to boss around. I’m only kidding. Thank you for showing me how to play Clash Royale which I’m now obsessed with. Thank you for showing me how to play Roblox even though I suck at it and die 15 seconds into the game each time. Even though you may have been an “accident” for mom and dad, you were on purpose for the rest of us.

To all of you, I wouldn’t be half the person I am today if it wasn’t for you guys. I’m so thankful for our sense of humor. I would be so lost without you all. Thank you for being the people I can always be weird around, and quote movies with, and laugh with until I cry. Lastly, thank you for being my rock when dad died. We all took it hard, and I’m so lucky to have 4 siblings to lean on. I love you all so much.

Always and Forever with Love, Kayleigh Michelle.

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