day 8

dear bruddah,

whether in person or across the globe, distance has never been an issue for us. you are the best brother i could have ever imagined, and i am glad our relationship continues to deepen year after year.

i am grateful…

1. for you tucking me into bed every night as a child and giving me “bear kisses”
2. for you level head and logical thinking during times of high emotions
3. for your hilariousness and reincarnation of chris farley (minus the drugs and stuff)
4. for your “big brother” judgmental opinions of the boys i date and yet your full support of my choices
5. that even though we are eight years apart, you still found ways to bond with me in our youth
6. that when people say “oh, you’re dan’s little sister,” i am proud to say “that’s me!”
7. that you are always there to turn to for prayerful guidance and support
8. for skype and facetime and every other form of video chat, so i get to see your face from whenever i am and wherever you are
9. that i can bounce marketing ideas off of you and talk shop
10. that you still let me curl up in your lap, even though i am an “adult”
11. for your extreme passion for movies (and making sure i know all the good ones to see in theater)
12. for your willingness to take chances and risk failure
13. that you are the best “danta claus” ever
    
14. for your creativity and artistic endeavors, especially your stint as a choreographer
15. that you turn to me for advice and trust my knowledge
16. that i never broke any ribs while being repeated steamrolled in our youth
17. for the app that records your sleep talking (one of the best and funniest things ever)
18. for every time that i have shot milk out of my nose at a family dinner thanks to your hilarious antics
19. for your honesty, integrity, compassion, and understanding nature
20. that you helped me grow into the woman i am today
21. for that one time you slapped me in the face unexpectedly and got the whole thing on video in slow motion (and that it is funnier every time i watch it)
22. for your love of bright colors and the interesting outfits you’d sport during the 90s
23. for your vhs, dvd, and cd collection back in the day (good thing you wrote your initials on those cases…)
24. that you are patient and gentle with the women in your family, including me
25. that you are always up on the latest technology research and releases
26. that you followed your gut and moved back to japan (mainly so i can come visit, but also because you seem so happy within that culture)
27. that you decided to make blue baby back ribs one time
28. for the times when i get to hang out with you in person (see you at christmas!)
29. that i have siblings who continue to amaze me with their accomplishments
30. that i am your little sister