Sister to Sister Letter

Dear Big Sister,

How are you?

You’ve been away for a while.

I’ve visited your FB recently.

You’ve been everywhere.

I guess you are living life to the fullest.

I’m so happy for you.

We are so happy you look so great.

But when are you coming back?

Haven’t you missed the warmth of a family?

Haven’t you missed the care of Mom?

I do understand that Mom cares differently, sometimes in irritating way.

With all the naggings and the drama that went with it,

Sometimes it’s hard not to say things we regret later.

And the fact that she’s so sensitive, I know, that’s overbearing.

But, aren’t we all overbearing too at some point?

That was times two for her considering there’s the two of us. 

Aren’t we so selfish not to show at least a little patience?

She’s not a perfect mom but she is still the best.

She’s the perfect Mom for two sisters like us.

I believe you think it so too.

‘Coz she’s been there for you, for me, and for the whole family.

She would give up everything for you.

Anything that would make you happy.

Would you do the same for her?

I would.  And I hope I could give her the best.

Just like as she gave her best for us.

We were so lucky, we need not to work as hard as anybody else to finish school.

‘Coz Mom and Dad worked hard for that.

Our worry is just to pass the exams and graduate.

And now, we still not need to work as hard as anybody else to support our family.

‘Coz we know Mom and Dad can take care of themselves financially.

But hey, it doesn’t mean they can be all by themselves.

Wasn’t it our dream to give them the best retirement life they could?

To pamper them, to give them little luxury we could offer?

To be of little sensitive of their wants and needs.

It’s not our obligation to do that.

I don’t feel obligated.  But for me, it feels so rewarding

For them to see me as a fruit of their fulfilled dreams.

We are their dreams.

 I hope they could reap the best fruit from us.

So, when are you coming home?

Your little sister

 *Inspired by “Dear Little Brother” from rainherb’s blog.