I have more brothers then just the one my family gave me. I have two others that started as just friends but grew into that of my family, no matter what the world says. So much so are they my brothers that the one's girlfriend can't wait to call me her brother-in-law, her words.
And now I have a new friend, surprise he share the same first name as the other two brothers. He has never met me face to face, we talk on line and via text. He is the friend of my cousin's and was vouched for so at least we know he isn't some serial clown killer or something. But having never met me once in his life face to face, he wants me to be his big brother. Am I really that amazing or do I just attract a lot of crazies? Probably a mix of both.
Anyway, I have not accepted him as my little brother yet just on the grounds of do I really need yet another brother named Chris? Yes I probably do. Not because I need him but because more likely he needs me. I will most likely always be the big brother to people.
Big Brother... It is what I am. Well, I take other roles to, student, employee, son, cousin, and a few others. But big brother will most likely be the one I will be most remembered for in this life. And given that it is where my greatest joy comes from, the only joy I can ever truly count on, I am so happy for that.
To all my younger siblings blood or not, and even my younger cousin that vouched for the new brother you count too, I will always be here for all of you! Even on my worse days, even when I have nothing left, I will be able to be there for you! Blood and last names do not make a family, loyalty and love do! And I will always be loyal to you and I will always love you!!!
