Looking back on everything, I never thought that I would become as close to you as I am now. Unlike other siblings, we didn’t grow-up together. It wasn’t until my freshman year of college that we even met. Most people say that because we are not blood related, we are not real siblings. I don’t like those people (Haha just kidding--kind of). It’s scary to think about what my life would be like if meeting you hadn’t happened.

I can only sit back and imagine what it would have been like for us to have grown up in the same house together. I am sure that one of us, or both, would probably be dead by now. Not from each other, but from all the ridiculous things that we would have attempted in our childhood. I am sure that we would have been like any other kids- with shared laughter, punching each other, telling on each other and standing up for one another when we needed.

Some of my greatest and happiest memories in life were experienced with you. We have had indoor water fights, you have smashed birthday cake in my face and we had that eraser war that left bruises on me for weeks. These are things that siblings do. Those are the things we will remember when we get old.

You have loved me through hard times. I will never forget the nights that you and I used to stay up all night and watch TV just so we didn’t have to sleep. You have also loved me when I didn’t deserve your love. Like that one time when I glitter bombed your room and you didn’t talk to me for a straight week. I can’t post this letter without mentioning all the crap I give you about that time that you went to prom. Although though I have only seen pictures, I have gained so much joy from them. (Here you go world--the most awkward prom picture in all of existence. He’s the short one with the long hair!)

We have gotten to a point in our lives where we are all grown up. We have both graduated and started new journeys. Because of this, we don’t get to see each other as much as we used to. But, I look at you now, and I am so proud of all your accomplishments and all that you are doing in life. I already think about the future and how you will be a great husband, father and uncle. I can only imagine that you are freaking out about that thought, but know that I believe in you and you will be great. We will forever have people asking about how we are related. All we - and they- need to know is that God Himself had His hand in every part of us meeting each other. I am so thankful that you are my brother. You are my hero.

Love,

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