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You're Not Just Marrying My Brother

You're marrying his family, too.

Kristin Hoffman

Oct 31, 2016

Delta State University

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I look back at my life and think about what I thought life would be like someday. When I was younger, I never thought I would grow up. I thought I'd stay young forever. Yes, in the back of my mind, I knew I would. But, I just couldn't see it; life was going by way too slow. Sometimes, looking back, I think that I took life for granted. However, in all honesty, I don't think I did.

I grew up in a pretty big family compared to others. I have four brothers and two sisters. My family is what you would call a blended family, but I never really saw it that way. Even though I only grew up with three of my brothers and one sister in the same household, I still feel like we're more than a blended family. In saying that, I love each and every one of my brothers and sisters with all of my heart. We may have argued and such growing up-- sometimes even now; but, that doesn't change anything.

All that to say: This is for the women that will marry my brothers. I want you to know that you really did win when you found my brother. No matter which one it is that you're marrying, I promise you found a truly special man. Know that he is trustworthy, caring, and honorable. He loves his family and would do anything for him. He was brought up in a home that loves the Lord and is so family oriented. I couldn't think of a better man for you to marry.

Enough about them. This is to you. I am so excited to be your sister-in-love and to have you in my life. I hope that we become the best of friends and grow together as close-knit family. I hope you know that I'm always here for you and wholeheartedly support your marriage. I wish all of the joy and satisfaction for you in your marriage to my brother.

Lastly, I want to thank you for being such a wonderful woman-- putting up with my brother and all. That can be a tough job to do, haha. But, remember, it can also be very rewarding. He may act tough; but, trust me, he's really a softie. He loves and feels with his whole heart. I'm so happy to know that you found each other. You're not just marrying my brother. You're marrying his family, too. That sound weird, but what I mean is you're not just adding him to your family-- you're adding the rest of us too. You're gaining a crazy but loving family, and I think you're going to love it!

All of my love,

Your Future Sister

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All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

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13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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2. Hearing other musicians in the practice room next door and accepting that you will never be as talented as them:

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4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

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7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

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Because you need it in your life.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!