Dear Gen,
Mom and Dad always taught us that the most important things in life are family and faith. Without these we have nothing. “A sister is an extension of yourself, without, you are not complete.” Sometimes I take you for granted. I know you’ll always be there for me, and I’ll always be there for you.
Once in a while, we both forget this though. I know you don’t mean what you say most of the time, but when you scream at me for pulling your hair too tight, or you yell at me for wearing your skirt, it hurts . If I take a pair of shoes or a skirt that is “yours,” take it as a compliment, because I want to look as good as you. If I pull your hair too tight, it is because I want you to look perfect. It hurts my feelings when you scream at me. I forgive you though, because I know you don’t mean what you say. You always do this when you are frustrated with something else. Right after you yell at me, you apologize, and I will always forgive you.
Sometimes I think we get in fights because we are too much of the same person. We both have our mother’s eyes and our father’s Irish temper. We hate to be wrong and always think we’re right. When you give me dirty looks or you yell at me I find it insulting. I don’t want you to be mad if I ever correct or criticize you. Being the oldest, I know what you and T.J. are capable of. I love watching your games and I love seeing you do well. I want you to work as hard as you can because I know you will be successful.
Do you remember when we were little and we were getting ready to go to swimming lessons? You shut the front door on your toe and screamed at me for it. Gen, I promise, I did not want there to be blood all over the floor and to see you cry. I wasn’t even there; I was waiting for you in the car. Do you remember those times when we would be doing something we knew we weren’t suppose to, like jumping on our beds, and as soon as mom or dad walked in you would immediately point your finger at me and say, “It was all her idea, I swear!” Looking back I laugh at those times, I forgive you. We were always taught that if we make a mistake it is okay, as long as we learn from it. I know you have learned from all the little mistakes you made.
We have so many memories that I’ll treasure forever. Everything from making pancakes early on Saturday mornings to singing and dancing for everyone. We share each other’s joys and sorrows. We laugh, we cry, and we argue together. We’ve driven everyone in the house crazy with our fights, but that won’t happen again. Our arguments always end in laughter. You try so hard to be right, but you always end up saying something that has nothing to do with the argument. A little laughter definitely solves everything.
If you are mad or upset, I want you to tell me why, and I can help you. Don’t immediately accuse me, or say that I don’t care or wouldn’t understand. We always finish each other’s sentences, and I’ve known you for your whole life. What makes you think I wouldn’t understand? “A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.”
I can’t imagine not having a sister. When it seems like the world doesn’t understand, you always do. Two more things mom and dad always taught us were to never go to bed angry and everyday is a new day. One of the things I like best about us, is our ability to forgive each other. We never dwell on the past, we like to move on. I could never be mad at you; I love you and always will. Gen, always remember we are sisters first, but friends forever.
XOXOXO
Love, Juliette
Mom and Dad always taught us that the most important things in life are family and faith. Without these we have nothing. “A sister is an extension of yourself, without, you are not complete.” Sometimes I take you for granted. I know you’ll always be there for me, and I’ll always be there for you.
Once in a while, we both forget this though. I know you don’t mean what you say most of the time, but when you scream at me for pulling your hair too tight, or you yell at me for wearing your skirt, it hurts . If I take a pair of shoes or a skirt that is “yours,” take it as a compliment, because I want to look as good as you. If I pull your hair too tight, it is because I want you to look perfect. It hurts my feelings when you scream at me. I forgive you though, because I know you don’t mean what you say. You always do this when you are frustrated with something else. Right after you yell at me, you apologize, and I will always forgive you.
Sometimes I think we get in fights because we are too much of the same person. We both have our mother’s eyes and our father’s Irish temper. We hate to be wrong and always think we’re right. When you give me dirty looks or you yell at me I find it insulting. I don’t want you to be mad if I ever correct or criticize you. Being the oldest, I know what you and T.J. are capable of. I love watching your games and I love seeing you do well. I want you to work as hard as you can because I know you will be successful.
Do you remember when we were little and we were getting ready to go to swimming lessons? You shut the front door on your toe and screamed at me for it. Gen, I promise, I did not want there to be blood all over the floor and to see you cry. I wasn’t even there; I was waiting for you in the car. Do you remember those times when we would be doing something we knew we weren’t suppose to, like jumping on our beds, and as soon as mom or dad walked in you would immediately point your finger at me and say, “It was all her idea, I swear!” Looking back I laugh at those times, I forgive you. We were always taught that if we make a mistake it is okay, as long as we learn from it. I know you have learned from all the little mistakes you made.
We have so many memories that I’ll treasure forever. Everything from making pancakes early on Saturday mornings to singing and dancing for everyone. We share each other’s joys and sorrows. We laugh, we cry, and we argue together. We’ve driven everyone in the house crazy with our fights, but that won’t happen again. Our arguments always end in laughter. You try so hard to be right, but you always end up saying something that has nothing to do with the argument. A little laughter definitely solves everything.
If you are mad or upset, I want you to tell me why, and I can help you. Don’t immediately accuse me, or say that I don’t care or wouldn’t understand. We always finish each other’s sentences, and I’ve known you for your whole life. What makes you think I wouldn’t understand? “A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.”
I can’t imagine not having a sister. When it seems like the world doesn’t understand, you always do. Two more things mom and dad always taught us were to never go to bed angry and everyday is a new day. One of the things I like best about us, is our ability to forgive each other. We never dwell on the past, we like to move on. I could never be mad at you; I love you and always will. Gen, always remember we are sisters first, but friends forever.
XOXOXO
Love, Juliette
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