So here we are 35 years later and you still amaze me. From the moment that Mama brought you home I was in complete shock because I thought my baby brother was coming home instead she brought me a baby sister. Some days I look at things and I can only see you as my baby sister, I watch you do things and I think that sometimes I have that thing in the back of my head that makes me want to protect you. To show you the world, to teach you things, but then I remember despite being my baby sister your not my baby sister anymore. You have been able to hold your own for quite some time now. You're a grown woman, you have responsibilities, grown up shit that goes on in your life, a family of your own. Plus you made my family whole. I know that sometimes you put on the brave face and act like it wasn't that big of a deal what you did for me, but I know that deep inside you went through a experience that no one can ever understand. When I realized that I would never be able to carry a child on my own, I used to look at your girls and think everything was going to be okay because they're an extension of us. They're my blood, my DNA, my family. I always just thought that I was only meant to be an aunt. But those Summers that your girl spent with me can never be replaced your girls were my girls. I would never have let anything happen to them. My life would be on the line if there was something between your girls and danger. I love them both I love them with not just the love of an aunt but I am proud, excited for them, and of course I want what's best for them they are our legacy.
And it all began with you You are the one who gave us life when I couldn't. Our legacy, are traditions, even the story of our lives in general will live on because of you. Things that momma taught us will be passed on to be lessons and stories that will hopefully make the world better in the end.
So I hope you understand and you realize how important, 35 years ago on April 22nd of 1987 on Earth Day, when Mama walked in with a baby girl instead of a baby boy, that moment changed everything. Now you know our relationship has not always been on the same page, we have gone through a lot of things together and apart that made us who we are however you are my sister and I would never trade a moment of our childhood for anything in the world. I hope that our girls always stay close and encourage one another to be the best they can be always. I am proud of you and hope you have an amazing birthday. ( Way better than last years). 😂
