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The Gift of a Big brother

a Brother's love

By KiwiPublished 7 months ago 3 min read
The Gift of a Big brother
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**Title: The Gift of a Big Brother**

Growing up with a big brother is like having a built-in protector, a guide, and a best friend all in one. For three sisters, their brother wasn’t just a sibling — he was their world.

They were raised not by their birth mother, but by their grandmother — their *Mom* in every way that mattered. She was strong, wise, and gentle, holding them together with love when life tried to pull them apart. In that home, love was thick in the air, and right in the middle of it was *him* — the big brother.

He was outspoken — never afraid to speak his mind, especially when it came to defending his sisters. It didn’t matter who it was or what was happening; if someone messed with one of them, they had to answer to *him*. His words weren’t just noise — they were protection, they were strength, they were truth.

But what made him shine wasn’t just his boldness. It was his kindness, too. That kindness lived in his eyes and poured out of him with every grin he gave. His smile was something special. It wasn’t just teeth and lips — it was dimples creasing near his eyes, it was the sparkle of mischief, it was warmth. His smile could calm anger, ease sadness, and make the ordinary days feel like sunshine after rain.

And oh, the way he laughed. If you heard his laugh once, you’d never forget it. Loud, full, and from the stomach — like music that made you laugh along even if you didn’t know why. He had a joke for everything, and most of the time his sisters would laugh until their stomachs hurt. Sometimes his jokes were silly, other times they were sharp, but no matter what, they *worked* — they lifted the room, just like he did.

He wasn’t perfect, but that’s what made him *real*. He fought when he needed to, and stood tall when others would’ve backed down. He knew the world wasn’t always kind, so he became kindness itself for the people he loved.

For his sisters, he wasn’t just a brother — he was their protector, their biggest cheerleader, their comic relief, and sometimes their partner-in-crime when sneaking snacks before dinner. He was the one who showed them that love wasn’t just something you say — it’s something you *do*. It’s standing up, it’s showing up, it’s laughing even when life feels heavy, and it’s protecting what matters most.

Having a big brother like him was having a piece of home, no matter where they went in life.

And even now, whenever they laugh out loud, whenever they feel protected by someone’s words, whenever they remember his smile — they know they still carry him with them. Because a brother’s love doesn’t stop — it echoes forever.

Always Remember all of the great things that you did together.

Always Remember that just because your big brother is gone away doesn't change everything that was taught by your big brother. Hold on to each and every memory because the light that was shinning will never dim. Keep that Strong love you have within. Love never dies.

yes we understand that life is beyond this place but we must remain in prayer and life must continue to go on. Close your eyes and think of your big brother's smile. Look into his beautiful eyes and say you were the best brother a girl could ever have. Peace and love.

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