20 Things I Want My Siblings to Know

Sometimes I have to think really hard about what to write about next. What should my next blog be? Will it fit my theme? Will it be good?...well I can say that this blog felt the most natural to write. I didn't need to do any research about it and I didn't even really have to think hard about it. As cheesy as it is, it all comes from the heart.

As my siblings and I get older it gets harder and harder to hang out with them and connect. I have 2 sisters that are in a very critical age right now, and I know it can seem like the world is against you. I have another sister who is trying to figure out being a young adult, and it's amazing to watch her grow. And my youngest sibling, my brother, is enjoying life as a kid and learning the ins and outs of video games (oh to be a kid again!)

Each one of them has unique and interesting personalities. They are growing, learning, and making mistakes along the way. I love watching them develop into who they truly are and I'm blessed to be the oldest sister to these awesome kids! There are so many things that I don't have the chance to say on a daily basis. And there are so many things I want them to know...

1. I want them to know that no matter how many times life knocks them down, they can always find the strength to get back up.

2. I want them to know that when they feel like they have no one to turn to, I will always be there.

3. I want them to never give up on their dreams and always have an opinion of their own.

4. I want them to never compare themselves to others because the world loves them for exactly who they are. And for those that don't love them, they should tell them to piss off!

5. I want them to know that no amount of money or things will make them good people and that they should treat everyone with kindness.

6. I want them to know that whatever mistakes they make, they can come to me and I'll be waiting with open arms.

7. I want them to know that one mistake does not define them! People will always be quick to judge them, but they should hold their head high and know that they are wonderful people who are learning and growing just like everyone else.

8. They need to remember that our parents are trying their best and they aren't always going to get it right. Be patient with them. Love them even when you feel like you don't want to.

9. They need to know that there is always something better coming, even if it doesn't feel like it.

10. Learn now that people will always try to break you down. Don't let them

11. Learn now that no person or vice can ever fill any void you have. You have to learn to love yourself first.

12. Learn now that it is always okay to say no. Trust me, it's empowering.

13. I want my siblings to know that no person should ever degrade you, put you down, or make you feel inferior. Get rid of those people immediatley

14. They need to know that they don't need to be good at everything as long as they tried their best.

15. I want them to know that as long as they go after what fulfills them in life, I will be proud of them.

16. I want them to realize that they shouldn't be consumed with how they look. It seems so important in high school, but I can promise you it's not.

17. I want them to know that no one is going to hand them things in life, but rather they will have to work hard and in the end they will be better people for it.

18. I want them to know that although I'm not with them at home, I think about them all the time.

19. I want them to know that even when I don't text or call, I always wonder about their day.

20. And most importantly I want them to know that I love them for who they are, who they want to be, and for simply being the best siblings a person can ask for.

This doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of all the things I want to say. I think I could write a novel or two. It's been hard being far away from my siblings. I'm trying to find a balance of chasing after my dreams and being a good sister (daughter, granddaughter, niece, ect.). There's a lot changing in my life and I know I'm missing so much of their lives as well. I hope this blog helps them along the way, and reminds them that I'm always around even when I'm not physically present.