And to You, I Say Thanks for Sticking Around

By Starletta SmithAnd to You, I Say Thanks Staff Writer

for Sticking Around

Hey you.

Although we talk to each other all day, I’ve never had the chance to properly thank you for being there for me throughout my first year of college.

This past semester was stressful. Each time I opened my laptop, I wanted to drop out. The assignments mocked me as I struggled to turn them in at their designated time.

It felt like I was doing all of this for nothing. Perched on your bed, you saw how much I was struggling and lent me a helping hand.

To others, it may feel weird that a nineteen-year-old girl is asking her high school sister for help on her college math homework, but you didn’t bat an eye.

Of course, you know my history with math. I’m terrible at it.

So, every Sunday you took time out of your schedule to help me with my math homework. I’ll admit at first, I was hesitant to ask for help, but when my grades weren’t showing improvement, I decided to swallow my pride and come to you.

It’s because of you that I understood the work and that I could look at each problem without having a meltdown. Not only were you my math tutor, but you set up study sessions with me.

It’s because of you I can understand the work. I’m extremely grateful that you decided to stick by me last semester.

Love you,

Your older sister

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