A Letter to My Sister on Her Wedding Day

Dear Caitlin,
First I want you to know how much I love you, if that’s possible. And second, even though it may sound corny, I want you to know how proud I am of you. How far you have come amazes me. The person you are, and are becoming, is someone I can honestly look up to. When I was younger I never felt that I had a sister. And to be honest I’m not sure I cared. I didn’t know anything about who you were. I didn’t know you, and I will never know who you were. And even though I lost that part of my life I don’t mind it. I know that what I didn’t get then is being made up for now, and in the years to come. In losing a sister I gained a best friend. And not just any best friend, I know I can never lose you. I know that no matter where life takes us I can count on you. We were never meant to have the sisterly relationship that most girls have, and that’s okay…because we have so much more. I know I couldn’t handle this crazy life without you, I could never lose you again. Life doesn’t seem so hard knowing I have you. You’ve taught me some amazing things in my life, and I’ve leaned so much from watching you. Life gets tough, but I thank God I have you, for if I didn’t I would never become the person I want to be. You are my sister. You are my hero. You are my role model. You are my reality check. But most of all, Cait, you are my friend. I wouldn’t give a minute of what we have now to get back the time we missed. Now, as you start a new chapter in your life, I want you to know I am here for you. And I always will be. No matter how many miles apart we are I will be there to pick you up when you’re down. I hope you can prove to me that “true love” does exist, and that it lasts forever. Pete is your match. I see the way he has changed you and your life. I couldn’t be happier for you than I am at this moment. I wish for all of your hopes and dreams to come true. This is the beginning of a new journey for you, and I hope you take chances together, grow together, learn together, laugh together, cry together, dream together and love together. This life passes by too fast, so make every breath worth it. Congratulations on the beginning of the rest of your life.
I love you Cait.
-Maddie