To my not so little brother,

Wow. I never thought this day would come, you're finally graduating high school. It has been a roller coaster ride, but you made it. Being your older sister has been such a blessing throughout your high school experience. As much as you get on my nerves, I still enjoy our times together. From going to your football games your freshman year, telling you what classes to take and with what teachers, helping you with homework and always driving you to and from school.

Usually, after high school, people go to college, but you decided to take a different path. A path that is going to benefit you in the long run, a path that is the best thing for you, and that path is the Air Force. For as long as I can remember, you always loved airplanes and airports, so I know that this is the best thing for you. Yes, it does scare me, don't get me wrong, but I am so proud of you. It's upsetting to think that this will probably be the last time we will ever be living in the same house together, considering I am in college and you'll be leaving.

Going to school every day never really interested you. Even in middle school, I remember so many nights of just yelling because you were doing so bad in your classes, but you always managed to somehow pass. So, when all your friends started to talk about college, I asked you what you wanted to do. You said that you would only want to go to college to party, and that's not all college is about. Yes, there are a lot of parties in college, but you mostly need to focus on academics, and that's not really your thing.

You will get so many benefits from the Air Force, so if you eventually want to go to college, you can do that. You will have the chance to meet so many wonderful, courageous people and learn some great life lessons. I know that the Air Force will turn you into the best version of yourself. It will be much better than being stuck in this boring town; you'll be able to travel and get the chance to experience so many different places and cultures.

Overall, I know the air Force is going to be a great experience for you. I think it was very mature of you to admit that college isn't for you and find an alternative option. I know you are going to do great things and I can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Congratulations on graduating high school, I love you.

Love,

Your older sister