To My Sister

To My Sister;

You are my idol, you are my rock.

You don’t know how much of your phrases I repeat. You say something and I think it’s golden and words to live by (really, you wouldn’t believe my iterations of your words!).

I idolize you, you are my role model, my protector.

You are the goodness I want to be but know I’m not. I’m so proud to have you for my sister.

If I had to give a definition of what a sister is, all I would say is “Patty”.

I hate sharing you, everyone infringes on my time with you. But then I have to share, that’s what makes you, you.

You are my wisdom, my light, my sister, my world.

I would give you anything and I know you would do the same for me.

I trust you with my life and want to be with you for the rest of my life.

I wrote this letter to my sister 3 years ago, right before I moved back to our hometown and became her neighbor. These have been the most incredible 3 years of my life and I will always cherish our time.

One month ago today, my sister passed away from a rapid cancer. I’m sad, I’m heartbroken, I’m a mess. I hate the world. The person I was supposed to grow old with has left before me. I will find some way to honor her. I will miss her for the rest of my life. I love you Patty.