So we have Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and even Grandparent’s day. What we don’t have is Brother’s Day or Sister’s Day or even Sibling’s Day (as far as I know). Your siblings are special because they are genetically the most similar people to you in the entire world. No one else started the same exact way you did, from the same two people. It is because of this that we should celebrate our siblings every now and then. Just stop and realize how special they are. I know there are people out there that have bad blood with their siblings because really, beyond having the same parents, you don’t always have the same upbringing. Your parents could have decided to raise the second child in a totally different way after learning mistakes from the first time (and most likely will). Or your parents could even separate after having the second child, making things drastically different. But deep down, they’re still the most similar to you anyone on Earth could possibly be. It is because of this that you should really connect with your siblings when you can. Give them a call, spend time with them and let them know that you know how special it is to have someone so close.

13 years ago today cancer ensured that I could never do that again in my life. I can never again give my brother a call or spend time with him. I can hope that I can let him know how special he is to me, but honestly, no one really knows if those who have passed can hear us. One of the draw backs for humans being the smartest creatures on planet earth is that we also have the knowledge that at some point, we are going to die. It is because of this that we desire the thought that when our loved ones move on, that they are still with us in some way. I can put it out in the world that I miss my brother every day, and that I hope he knows that. But I don’t really know for sure. So on this day if you have the ability to let your siblings know that you are thinking about them and you can be 100% positive of the fact that they are hearing you, please do so, because you never know what might happen. Don’t regret missing the opportunity you have while you still can.

If you’re an only child, and you should want to watch a movie tonight, might I suggest The Natural starring Robert Redford. And know that at the end, when the shot of Wilfred Brimley comes up where the sparks from the lights are reflected in his glasses, that was one of the reasons this was my brother’s favorite movie of all time.