My brother graduates from college on Saturday. And while words cannot fully express how proud I am, I will still attempt a few thoughts on my experience with him. Congratulations Andrew! I'm so glad I get to be your sister. Love, love, love you!
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| Straight up Gangsta! |
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| Still colorful |
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| Feeling grand |
You were born into chaos
Yet brought joy
An unexpected surprise
More than could be dreamed;
I didn’t know what it meant to be a sister:
You taught me
Your blue eyes and ever changing hair
Shedding your clothes like a wild animal
Flashes of you smiling, laughing and snuffing
But even then not always so;
I couldn’t understand your withdrawals:
You taught me
A tender heart
So often hurt - so often misunderstood
Stomach aches
Too deep to comprehend;
Unfailing generosity and empathy:
You taught me
You grew and grew
Suddenly one day, taller
I was too busy to really see you
Missed precious time;
Still you gave unmerited love:
You taught me
I remember the call
The fear of loss
The trauma - the panic - the sadness
Never ending anxiety;
I never knew grief before:
You taught me
Slow growth and blooming
Miraculous before my eyes
I gave you up
But saw you resurrected;
God’s immeasurable grace:
You taught me
Standing now
A man before me
I wonder where the child went
Yet catch the twinkle still in your eye;
Strength, compassion, and love:
You taught me
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