I’ll be the first to admit we’ve had very rough spots in our relationship. She’s made me so mad and knows exactly how frustrate me, yet she knows what will bring a smile to my face or a smart aleck comment out of my mouth. Lately there have been less silly arguments and more of a genuine fondness towards each other. I didn’t believe any of you when you told me that a day would come when I wouldn’t want her to move out so bad, and I would want her to stay and make forts in the living room again. I wish I had gotten over how mad I was and had listened.
Today she left. She’s on to a new college, in a new town, with new friends. I saw her life packed away in our living room and knew I had to go and that I needed to say goodbye. Ok, well I suck at goodbyes (who doesn’t?). I stared at her not knowing what to do. I quickly found my arms wrapped around her not wanting to let go. I didn’t think of any of our horrible moments together, just the good ones. For a second it didn’t matter how angry she’d once made me, it mattered that I told her I loved her. We looked at each other, with our teary eyes and knew it was time for me to leave. I shut the front door and tears raced down my cheeks.
No matter how many times she tells me she’s not, I know she’s nervous and a little scared. I want people to see the amazing qualities she has, and not any of her flaws. I love my big sister, and I wish I had realized it sooner.
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It's amazing just how much family means when they aren't around to pick on us!
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