Dear Big,

The fact that I get to look at such a strong, intelligent, and inspiring woman and call her "biggie" completely blows my mind. You're basically everything I could ever want to be, so I wanted to take the time to let you know how much I appreciate and love you. (Warning: May get mushy.)

From the first day of Big and Little week, I felt so lucky to be your Little. Getting surprised with my favorite

Foods, sweet picture frames and canvases galore was a dream come true, and all of the hard work you put in to make me feel loved was above and beyond what I could have asked for. Without you, my walls would be naked and my taste buds would be lacking red velvet ice cream. Who knew that someone could anonymously make me feel so important? (Even though I totally had a gut feeling about you and may or may not have tried to memorize your handwriting).

Looking back at that week now, I realize I had it all wrong. I knew my Big would be the one to teach me about ritual, to remind me of events and to get me accustomed to sorority life. What I didn't know was that my Big would be the one to share my love for Jesus, make me laugh until my face hurts and always go for that second cookie with me. I never knew someone could be so much like me until I met you, and I swear somehow you're better at being me than I am. There's nobody else I'd rather tackle-hug in Starbucks before class or have hours and hours of realconversation with on the couch. You're so much more to me than Instagram puns about my Little mess and how Big I'm blessed. You're a loving example of what it means to be a sister, and for that I will forever be grateful.

Thank you for being an example to me. Thank you for being the first person I text when I have a question about anything from what time chapter starts to what I should be doing with my life. Thank you for having a freakishly similar brain to mine and for supporting me in everything I do. God put you in my life for a huge reason, and you have taught me so much about the woman I hope to become. I am so happy that I won't just be your little during our college years. I'll be your little watching you walk down the aisle. I'll be your little making jokes about your 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays. I'll be your little any time that adulting is too hard and you just want to go get your nails done and vent about the week you just had. I'll be the little helping decorate for a baby shower.

You're one of the strongest people I know. You're one of the smartest people I know. You're one of the best people I know. You are a light in the hearts of many, a sister in the hearts of many and a big in the heart of just one. I feel so blessed that I get to be that one. You rock.

Love,

Your Little