To My Big Sister Jannin | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

To My Big Sister Jannin

A letter from my heart to yours.

6
To My Big Sister Jannin

These past few days I can truly say that they've been hell. I know that may sound a little bit dramatic, but it's my truth. Seeing the person you've grown up with sick and weak is absolutely horrible. This goes to my big sister Jannin -- I love you and I know that you're going to get through this moment in time. Like my dad always says, "You're a Cruz and we never give up!"

On Tuesday morning at 6 a.m., honestly I didn't know what to do. Waking up to your scream of help and no control of your body just frightened me, and that made me feel useless to you. I thought for a split second that I was going to lose you and even though I didn't show any sign of fear throughout this entire experience, I was scared. Taking you to the clinic and after receiving medicine, I felt as if you were finally going to be okay, but boy was I wrong. I was wrong because hours later you had to be rushed into the emergency room, and you still fainted in front of the building.

Days passed and I tried to fool myself into thinking that you were feeling better. Trying to believe that finally everything was going to be okay, but it wasn't. All it took was the tears falling from your eyes, because even though you never said it at the hospital, you were screaming for help. Yet I couldn't do anything, but watch.

Honestly, through the entire thing, I was completely useless because I couldn't do anything to help you, and what hurts me the most is that you're still stuck in that hospital. I could have done more.

One thing was worth it though. The fact that so many people came to see you and so many people were praying for you whether you knew it or not, gave me hope that you were going to be okay. Now, at this time, you're finally sleeping and hopefully with a smile on your face, because that's all I want.

I love you with all my heart and I don't know what I'd do without you. You've helped me so much and yet I could do nothing useful for you. You're one of the strongest people I've ever met and I know this because I've seen you overcome so many obstacles, more than anyone should ever have to face. Stay strong Jannin and remember, I love you more than anything in this world and that's the truth, always.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Lifestyle

13 Ways To Become More Festive

How to make the holidays more merry and bright!

1192
winter
Pinterest

Why hello there December! It seems like we just had a holiday season, but here we are a year later starting a new one with our stomachs full and hearts overflowing with thankfulness. If you're anything like me and didn't realize just how close the holiday season was approaching, we need to perk our spirits up for the most wonderful time of the year! Fortunately you have someone on the nice list like myself who can help you out with tips and tricks to become more bright eyed and bushy tailed about this holiday season.

Keep Reading...Show less
dumbbell
Twist Photography

Going to the gym and working out on a daily basis (with breaks once in awhile) has been a great way for me to feel good about myself. It is 100% more than just looking good. Especially after starting college and having the stress and anxiety of tests, assignments, and just figuring out my future, the gym at my school has definitely been a place of relief for me and I have numerous reasons of why everyone should push themselves to get to the gym when they can.

Keep Reading...Show less
shameless
Tube Filter

Sometimes you need a break. A break from school, studying, work, anything that life throws at you. We are all guilty of binge watching a show that we just cannot get enough of. I know that I've gotten so fixated on a show that there have been entire days that I have day-dreamed about getting home and watching a particular show. Next time you find yourself having an urge to binge watch a series be sure, to check out the following.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

5 GIFs That All College Students Can Relate To

Trust me: If you're a college student, you would want to read this...

805
college calculator
Flickr Creative Commons

Oh college, lovely, lovely college. A four-year time span that is filled with many highs and many lows. Between procrastinating on an essay that is due at midnight to getting your first library card (if you know what I mean), college is a time that you should not take for granted, yet it is also a time where you feel like your entire world is falling apart. It is a time where one day you can feel like you are on top of the world and then the next day you are 500 feet below the ground surface.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

12 Festive Ways To Decompress After Finals

When you need to get rid of your leftover stress but also be in the Christmas spirit.

542
dog
Pexels

So you're finally finished with your semester and you really need to decompress from it, but you're also feeling the time crunch because Christmas is like ten days away and you haven't even gotten to do anything fun and festive yet. No worries! Fortunately, there are several festive things you can do to help put the stress far behind you. You can also make some of your usual favorite things to do Christmasy. Basically, you're winning.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments