Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Day 08: Your favorite Internet friend.

Dear Siobhan,

Technically, you really can't count for this because you're my brother's girlfriend; but the only way we can really communicate is texting, MSN/e-mail and RSM.

But anyway...

I think you should know how I really feel about you.

When Connor lost Heather and Aiden, I didn't think he'd ever be okay again. I knew, for sure, that part of me was going to be heartbroken over my sweet little nephew for the rest of my life. A large portion of our very broken and odd family was taken from us and I was scared that things would never be the same, or that I'd never see my brother smile ever again.

But then, you came into his life.

Given, you've been friends for years, and have known him perhaps not quite as long as I have, if only just a short time less. However, there was an initial feeling of being invaded upon: this was my brother, my family, and our time together. But...for the first time in a while, Connor smiled.

So, I sucked up all my feelings of annoyance and grief and let go of Connor in a small way, if only to allow him to enjoy his time with you without having to worry about me.

And as the time went on, I loved you like a sister, and it became not just bearable, but enjoyable having you with us.

I do love you, Siobhan. And I'm so glad Connor loves you.

Love and Dark Marks,
'Benedict'

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