Sibling Love

As a big sister, it's always interesting watching my siblings grow up. Deciding to move home and go to college here was a challenging decision, but because I can be around my family, one I'm thankful that I made.

My brother is a senior in high school. We were close when I was younger, but grew distant as my life caught up with me. Being home now it's nice to see him (for the few moments he's here) and know what's going on in his life. He started playing guitar a few years ago and often serenades us with his practicing. Him being a straight-A student, and me maintaining my crazy schedule we're often the last two up at night. We've had a few good brother-sister moments. I'll definitely miss him when he heads off to school in the fall. Thankfully, he'll only be about an hour away.

My sister is on a date tonight. She turned sixteen in September and this is her first real boy picks her up and drives, they're not really dating, but might be someday soon kind of date. She's always been a social butterfly and sometimes she gets hurt because of it. For her especially, I am glad that I am home in this season of life. It's nice to have big brothers, but there is nothing like an older sister to help you get over a break up or a rough day at school.

My youngest brother is in eighth grade and just recently came into his own. He's a good head and shoulders taller than me and a star basketball player. He's easily teased about girls and laughs right along with us. Of the three of my younger siblings, he is definitely the one most like me, not only in appearance but in personality as well. Because of that, we fight more than we should, but we can also have a good time fairly often as well. It's scary to think my baby brother will be in high school next year.

I love my family. They are the best part about my life, hands down. I am so proud of my younger siblings. They have vision and love the Lord more than life itself. I thank God for the time I have with them, even if it's just a short while before they (or I) head off on our own separate adventures.