Brother

Son. Brother. First-born. Trail blazer. To you, I feel connected. First-born to first-born. You will know the gift⁣ the burden⁣ the responsibility the joy⁣ of being the first child,⁣ the eldest,⁣ the leader. You will make waves as you step through life. It is a unique burden to bear,⁣ this role of eldest child. You will feel the weight of it⁣ for you already feel deeply, you care immensely. The depth of your well⁣ of emotion and connection feels bottomless. It is both a blessing and a curse. We are but human after all,⁣ there is no roadmap when we are young, no way to know how to hold all that we feel. It can feel like a tidal wave. But you will learn, one day, how to ride it out.⁣ You will learn to harness its power,⁣ it will be your greatest gift⁣ to yourself and to those who are blessed to⁣ be loved by you. You are a joyous spirit. You are a lover of life. Cautious but fearless too. Rooted but also adventurous. It is innate in you to care, love,⁣ and watch over. Before you could even comprehend in the language we humans have manufactured, you knew. You saw your sister, and with her birth, was born into you⁣ the knowledge that she is yours⁣ and you are hers. ⁣ Forever connected,⁣ siblings in life and spirit. You will watch over her⁣ as you will watch over all. Whoever you grow to be,⁣ there are no boxes. Everything lies within you,⁣ for you, my sweet Caleb,⁣ are boundless potential.