Dear Morgan,
For years I can remember mom telling me how much you looked up to me and after the past four months I can now say I know how you feel. You seem to have everything I have lost; the hair, the social life, the internship, and the body. Never have I been so jealous and bitter. Because of this I should start with an apology.
I am sorry that I take out all of my anger on you. The sad part is, I never realized this until it was brought to my attention. I hope you can forgive me for how terrible I have been. When I should have been supporting and comforting you, I was ignoring you and knocking you down. When I should have celebrated your achievements and listened to you when you were excited about your job, I should have been happy for you and told you how proud I am to be your sister. For all of this and more, I am so sorry.
Now I should thank you. Thank you for being a good sister and an amazing best friend. We might not get along most of the time but I can always count on you for making me smile.I couldn’t do any of this without you. I would probably get fed up with mom, mad at dad, or annoyed with Nathan. Thank you for being my opposite in all the right ways because I couldn’t imagine having a sister who acts any different.
Lastly, I wanted to say I love you. I love you for your humor and how you always seem to light up a room just by walking into it. Thank you for your support when I trip and fall. I don’t think I could survive without you to be honest. You are the rock that keeps me from getting too emotional and the friend I wouldn’t be able to find in anyone else. I love you for your beauty and I love you for your strength. Most people wouldn’t be able to deal with having a sister like me but you seem to be able to do it effortlessly. You are the funniest, quirkiest, and most beautiful person I have ever met and there is no one else I would rather be related to. I love you for all that you are and all that you have offered to me.
Thanks for being the best sister a girl could have.
With love,
Katie
Cancer is Stupid 
Katie that is the most honest and amazing statement I have ever read! You continue to amaze me!! As a sister your words have a profound impact! Thank you
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Gpa here….
Well, safe to say I am thoroughly proud of you. You, Morgan, and Nathan are all amazing, With age (and I suppose cancer) comes wisdom.
You touched my heart. I love you for that.
Peace, Love, and Fuck Cancer.
Love,
Gpa
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Katie , you always find a way to make me proud.. What you just said about Your sister, is the best compliment you could give her, Unconditional Love!!
I love all of my grandchildren, All eight make my heart sing.
Love Gma
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Katie,
Your words, thoughts, & feelings are so heartfelt!!!
You stay strong & positve, there is nothing like having your sister as your best friend! You’re strength & humor are inspiring! My sister is struggling with MS & just this morning she was feeling bad for expressing her frustration to me & out on me. Sisters are sisters, best friends & everything in between. We all need that someone we can vent to no matter what. There’s nothing like a sibling.
Keep up your fight & never loose your laughter!! You are an inspiring women! Your Daddy & I went to grammar school together & grew up in the same neighborhood. Mark you have amazing children ❤️
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Katie,
I’m a friend of your mom. We first met back in junior high and shared a lot of good memories. I’ve been reading your posts from the beginning. Your writing is inspiring and somehow it reminds me of your mom at times. I’m praying for you and remembering what you are fighting so courageously. You are one incredible young lady no doubt! I hope you will have the strength today to get through everything you need to do to fight.
Hugs to you and your family,
Wendy
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Katie…I think your words in black and white can touch so many lives whether sister..mother..brother..father or just a friend. Sometimes we all may lash out or be lashed at and feel that way to the very people we love most. Thank you for putting in simple terms we have all either been on the receiving or giving side and it truly isn’t for the lack of love….just a Why Me so Keep rockin sister you are loved . The HUEBERS BRYCE CAELAN AND BIG big mama.
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Siblings have a way of pushing all of our emotional buttons seemingly at will. Yet they also have a profound understanding of us- sometimes the best of anyone in the family. They know our strengths, our weaknesses and how to get the best and worst from us. This unique ability makes them very special members of the family as regardless of which button they push deep down inside they understand you and they will always love you unconditionally. What you typed is a very nice reflection on Morgan and yourself alike. Clearly you are sisters that are lucky to have one another. Nice note Katie.
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My Katie Kates… If I could say anything to my sisters I would quote your note to Morgan. You are beautiful inside and out. Morgan and Nathan are beautiful (well handsome Nate) inside and out. You all have such great qualities that your parents have instilled upon you. You all make us proud and we love you so much. I pray that my kids turn out as fun, loving, honest, charismatic, goofy as all of you.
I still say Fuck cancer as you would have realized all of this sooner than later and written the same things to your sis at some point.
I know all to well “life happens” . Family is love!
PL & FC,
Aunt Jen
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