Throughout my life, there have been
many moments that I continue to cherish even until this day. The most memorable
event would be my younger brother’s birth. Jeremiah, now 4 years old was
certainly a gift to our family. All of my life I had been considered the
youngest, be it next to my older sister, Nadirah, or my many cousins. I loved
being the youngest because I always had an older sibling or cousin to look up
too or hang around with. Sadly, as I was approaching my 8th grade
year in Junior High, I realized my sister was soon to graduate from high
school. Not only that, but I would be entering high school as well. Everything
was moving all too fast for me, and I wasn’t comfortable with the thought that
my sister was going off to college. I would miss her company very much and all
the memories we shared.
To make the story short, Jeremiah
was welcomed into this world in May of 2008. He was certainly a blessing to our
family. Things began to change very quickly, and for the best. All of a sudden
my sister was considering attending college close to home so she could spend
time with her baby brother especially in his early years. Also, it seemed as if
my parents mysteriously became 10 years younger with the amount of energy a
newborn gave them. There was so much energy and joy in my household, a memory I
can remember being there ever since I was a kid. Me being young and naïve, I
was afraid this memory wouldn’t hold as much weight as it once did. Fortunately
I was proven wrong. Now I have a younger brother I can look after as my older
sister once looked over me. The memories we share together as family such as;
going out for ice cream, celebrating my younger brother’s birthday, and making
trips to the zoo during the summer all contribute to the love and joy Jeremiah’s
presence brings around. We are truly thankful J
It must be cool being an older brother, and being a role model for a younger brother. Old mentors can really have an affect on other's lives as I have learned, I'm sure you're a great role model for your younger brother.
ReplyDeleteI have a little brother who is one year older than your brother, Jeremiah, and know how you felt being the youngest for all those years. It is so different having a little one in the house because you have to think like them and sometimes I forget how differently their minds work. Life's much more enjoyable when you live it through the eyes of a child, because they're excited and interested about the smallest things. At least that's what I've learned through having a little brother. He's only 5 and he's teaching me things, but hopefully we'll teach them a few things too.
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