LETTER TO PHIDIMS

Dear Brother,

I know it would be a little out of the ordinary for you to read this letter because you wouldn’t have ever expected it. It’s slightly bizarre for me to write it as well but I thought I would do this since it’s your birthday and the day itself obliges me to think about you, wish you, bless you and thank you. I guess God gave his best shot at creating ‘awesome siblings’ when he made you and me. I would not irk you too much with this letter because I know you wouldn’t enjoy getting emotional about things, especially on your special day; however, you know me. You know how I own one of the sloppiest hearts and how difficult it is for me to ask it to shut up and let my mind do the work. 

I would like to introduce you to yourself before I advance.

Moderate in height, light skin, nice hair, good, honest Trusting, respectful, caring, and so much more. Those are only a few words to describe you. My friend, my shoulder to cry on, my brother and my confidant. Those are only a few things that you are to me. You are a person who has been thanked by my heart for a hundred things, but hardly ever... by my words. And you are an amazing guy who has always been appreciated so enormously, but for reasons that have only been known to me!

So, Brother, I thought it might be time to do something about that... I am sorry that I don't tell you more often how much you mean -- and how much you have always meant -- to me.
We have a closeness that doesn't need to be measured in miles. Ours is the warm and sharing kind that has always been measured in memories made, reassurance given, and the nicest kind of smiles anyone could ask for. You are a big part of my life, and you always will be.

You watched over me from day one and well until there aren't any more, You've showed me love in so many ways, You've never once discouraged me, You've never once dishonored me, You've taught me thing all a person like you could, You've always believed in me, You never once told me I couldn't do this or that, You brought me up knowing that "can't" should never be in my vocabulary. When I was little I counted on you for many things but now I’m in a place where I have to prove you right. I looked up to you for so long, You help me with so many things.

And I don't know what I did to deserve such a great brother, but whatever it was... I hope you know that I treasure you so much, and I'm eternally grateful that we are "family".

When we were younger Mama said you should do to me double whatever you would do for yourself, so please get me a Bicycle when you purchase your Honda, I’m sure she would proud of you if you do that. You also promised to take her round the world, in her absence please take me with you. 

You’ve been too much of a brother that the word “bro” only make sense when I’m referring to you.

I do not how to end this letter because a world without you is empty.

No advice for you, you’ve heard enough already, no prayers for you, you are an answered prayer, no blessings for you, for you are already a blessing.

Keep on enjoying better days than the ones you’ve experienced, your previous years can never be better than the next…………..

Happy Birthday Bro.

Sincerely, Younger Brother.