Dear sis,

Wowza, dude. It is almost time for you to move into your very first dorm. Soon, you will be walking across campus to your college classes, and meeting some pretty amazing, lifelong friends. It seems like just yesterday we were walking down the halls of our middle school and high school dreaming of the day we would go to college. Now, the day for you is less than 24 hours away, and the more you mention packing, the more emotional I get. (No matter how much you tell me to not cry.)

You see, even though we aren't blood sisters, you've surely been the closest one to it. We've shared memories, laughter, tears, prayers, clothing, food (reluctantly), and endless amounts of time together. My family is your family, and your family is my family. You are an irreplaceable person in my life. In other words, sorry you can't get rid of me.

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As you go through this school year, you will find things to be different. This year will be a time of self-reflection and growth. You will basically be on your own, so you will be creating the environment you wake up in every morning. If you do change, don't change because other people want you to; change because that is who God is growing you into and because that is what you want. Remember how valuable you are, fearfully & wonderfully made!! You have a strong mind, a big heart, and a bright future ahead of you, and I cannot wait to see all the amazing places God guides you.

Remember to read your textbooks, get your laundry out of the washer on time, and get 👏 some 👏 sleep 👏 . But remember to have fun! Some great advice that a dear friend told me at the beginning of my freshman year that really stuck with me was, "You won't remember a single night you stayed up stressing over an assignment." While your education is a primary focus at school (don't procrastinate too much now), it is the little moments with your hallmates, at events, and the taken (good) risks that really give your college experience life.

While we are off on our separate campuses, we will be busier than ever. But one great thing about us is that no matter how long we go with just saying, "HOPE YOU'RE HAVING A GOOD DAY. LOVE YOU!" over text, we pick right back up where we left off. I pray that God will only give us chances to grow closer and put Him at the center of our sisterhood. Like always, remember that no matter the time of day (or night) and no matter what the situation, I will always be there for you!! (even if it is about a cute guy looking at you during a football game) Before I sign off, I want to leave you with one last thing...

Over this past year, I've found that home isn't a set place, but always where the people you love most are. So, sis, thanks for being home for so many years. Love you more than double-stuffed Oreos.

WITH LOVE,

SISSY