My little brother, whom I love with all of my heart, is turning a year older today. I can't express with mere words on a page how proud I am of him and his life, how he has chosen to live it as a free spirit, and his many creative successes. He is surely one of the most talented, gifted and authentic souls alive today.
I remember telling him when we were very little "It won't happen unless you truly believe!!! You can not doubt one bit!". Of course, I was referring to the fact that he surely could fly whilst sitting upon a skateboard, with cardboard wings and a back-pack containing one peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a few Legos and his favorite stuffed animal monkey that resembled him to a 'T'.
I stood behind him with tear filled eyes, making him promise that he'd come back and pick me up once he was in the air, so we could escape the harshness of our lives at the time. Where were we headed? Probably Disneyland...there were plenty of workers there that could take care of us and plenty of rides to find shelter in. It didn't matter. We just wanted out and we knew if we had each other, we could accomplish anything. Well, I pushed and pushed as fast as I could down the sidewalk on Reading Drive in that old California town. No lift off. Of course it was due to the ounce of doubt he was holding onto. Ya, big sis always knew how to apply the pressure. Faith!!!! Must...have...faith!
And here we are today, still having conversations on belief and accomplishment. Still providing for one another when the other needs support. I can't imagine having only one child....growing up without my monkey-faced little brother would have not been so fun.
Here's to growing up and moving on. I love you little brudder.
Your biggest fan,
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