True Wedding Gift To My Baby Sister...

A Wedding Note from Sister to Sister....

I’m sharing with you all... my letter to my little sister whom I love dearly and who will be getting married early next year..in the month of January..And after the wedding she will be relocating to another country. Since I am not the one doing a toast, basically I wanted to write her a handwritten letter and tell her all that is
in my heart...I wanted to give her the most touching letter to read on her wedding day ...But as Iam very very far away from her, here in USA it is hardly possible..I deceided to mail her in advance so that she can refer back to it in future... Here is what I have so far - let me know what you think!

To my dearest baby sister, sukhada…

In just a few days time, you’re going to be someone’s wife.

A lover, a partner, a friend, and a full time supporter for a man that you’ve chosen to marry and spend the rest of your life with.

But dont forget that...To me you’ll always be my baby sister who is always sweet but at the same time, strong, a visionary, yet always lovable.

I know we haven't seen as much of each other in the last few months as we used to, but I hope you feel, as I do, that we are still just as close as we were when I was in India.. I am very much excited and honoured and surely desire to be a part of your big day and watch your happiness with Ketan...as you start on the path of
marriage.But dont know exactly whether I will be able to attend your marriage or not...so this one is for you dear...Ok,lets not discuss too much about it...It makes me feel sad...

As your elder sister, as a person who has lived a few years longer, had stepped into the marriage journey a bit earlier, if I may, I’d like to share some notes that might ease you in the long and winding road called marriage...Indeed Marriage is a winding road. Lots of ups and downs will definitely happen. But when it’s down, it’s not the end of the world. It could even make you stronger.

Again to tell you..This is not the end of the road, only the beginning and there is so much ahead for both of you. I hope that you will continue to take all the opportunities that come along the way, that you will always celebrate the friendship and love you both have, and that together you will draw strength like our parents
to get through life's trials.

It is hard to not still call you "kid".You are a big girl now dear! Just like you will always be Mom & Dad's baby, so you will always be my little sister.

I have always felt a close bond with you and will always be there for you as both sister and friend. I am thrilled that you both are entering this new stage of life,and that we both look forward to a lifetime of experiences as sisters, friends and new families and new relationships.

Learning from people around you, you always need to have trust, good communication, understanding, affection, and respect with your partner and always be close to god.

No matter how hard the wind blows, if each of you values and holds on to those things, I believe you will be the happiest couple alive...

Build your marriage to be this nice and cozy home for your family that is full of love and affection... Make everyday special, so that fairy tale story is not just in fairy tales, it’s part of your life. We need those magic moments sometimes, right?

we have grown up together our entire lives, being each others playmate, confident, best friend.Our childhood was one and the same; our stories both began in the same house at Dombivali. We as Sisters share the scent and smells - the feel of a common childhood.We are really different flowers from the same garden.It was nice growing up with someone like you - someone to lean on, someone to count on... someone to tell on!

Memories of bicycle rides up and down our long driveway, our visits to park,our fights for simple reasons,serials and cartoons on the television, So many indoor and outdoor games that we used to enjoy together...and lot more...really A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams.

You, three years younger, you the little sister, you always there, my beloved shadow, a mini-version, a littler me.You as a sister is a gift to my heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life... But as we grew up you became your own person, no longer always wanting to be just like big sister, you figured
out who you were, you found your own way.

I clearly remember my childhood days...you being younger good at art and drawing skills...I used to force you to complete my pictures,drawing and diagrams...and next day would happily announce in class about its completion..really sorry for this dear...how very pathetic I was then...I am just so thankful that little sisters are so persistent and forgiving.But I think Help one another, is part of the religion of sisterhood.Sisters is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other.

You became who you were always going to be. I am so thankful for those years we spent growing up together in that beautiful bubble- you were born when I was three, and when I went to college and after me getting married, it marked the end of twenty years...sharing clothes, laughs, secrets, and that sister language only we could understand.

All of my fondest memories include you, and I feel fortunate that we are always creating new ones too; we still laugh, and play, and yes, even fight many a times.

You are a beautiful person, and throughout our lives, I've always been incredibly protective. I only want the best for you, and now that you are 23, an adult by all means, about to get married, I can say with a happy heart that you've absolutely found the best in your hubby.

My wish for you is that you continue to follow your heart and your dreams, and that you continue to be the firecracker of a girl you've always been.

I hope marriage only continues to encourage your heart to grow in every which way possible. I believe that you and husband are meant to be, and I am so happy that you have found that one person for you.

Remember to love, and to have fun, and to never forget the feeling you have right now- so young and in love, about to embark on the greatest journey of your life...

I know this is the time that you will need me most...you will feel like to share your ideas,thoughts,meaning and ask related questions about this life long journey-

marriage...but sorry dear Iam not there for you and with you...But yes you have real gem of your life with you...MOM and DAD...you can ask any damp question to them and they are ready to answer them truly..

You are not just my little sister, but you are one of my closest friends. We’ve been through a lot together, and I will always cherish the memories we have created thus far in our lives. What a blessing that God brought us together to be sisters! and I thank him for bringing you into my life.Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there.Believe me...When mom and dad don't understand, a sister always will.

I love that we’re not just sisters, but also friends.Our roots say we're sisters but our hearts say we're friends. I love that we socialize together, that we know each other’s friends, that we play dress-ups together (still) and Life wasn’t always easy growing up....We were not always lucky in getting what we desire in life...and are mostly losers and abusers we put up with for so long, but I’m very glad that we both found the real thing. Thank god we finally realised our self worth and didn’t settle for anything less than we deserved. Kind, respectful, honest, good humoured and romantic men.

Now you will be entering into a whole new life. You and ketan are no longer two, but one. God will be joining you together now...When we enter the covenant of marriage, we are agreeing to no longer be a “me” but a “we”. A marriage is not a joining of two separate worlds, but an abandoning of two worlds in order that one new one might be formed. When we get married, we make a vow, before God, family and friends... Nikhil and I got married with stars in our eyes thinking that we could conquer the world.

Same applies to you dear...Ketan is a very lucky man and you lucky woman...so dont ever take tension in life dear...I heard from mom that you are tensed about marriage and getting ill lot many times...
Dont take tension dear...Its not going to resolve any problems but ya will surely create few ones..Now onwards you need to face life boldly...Dont ever think and relate anybody's else life with you...you are born with your own future and gifts from almighty god...I think you are getting what Iam trying to say and so also
understanding the same...Hope you will relate everything to your life positively...

To watch you grow into a woman, overcome the obstacles with which you were faced, and achieve so much, has been a joy. You were always the cute, confident, creative and cool sister.. Things haven’t changed much and we’ve grown to admire each other’s differences, become proud of ourselves, and each other.

Well, now after this big lecture and hopefully this letter will prove useful to you...I think wedding plans have come more closer, and you are ready to enter a new phase of life....

I am praying that God will bless your marriage as he has mine. I pray that your marriage will bring you lots of peace, fulfillment and joy in the years to come. And just know that when the hard times do come, as they inevitably do after every marriage or anytime in life, I am there for you, Sis. I am just a phone call away.
Congratulations and best wishes to you as you become a wife! May God bless you richly in the years to come.

It was indeed painful to write all this dear...Iam unable to control my tears and emotions any longer now dear hence iam closing the subject and letter both...

Eagerly waiting to see you,mom and dad...Biding a big bye with heavy heart and watery eyes...all the best to you..

So, little sister, this is for you. A wish for love and happiness, a wish for your future to be a bright as your present. I love you and I’m going to miss you, but I also feel assured in the knowledge that you’re in good hands.

Congratulations on your special day and ‘welcome to the jungle'- take it slow and enjoy every moment. Look around you and absorb everything. It's your day!

May this be the beginning of a wonderful, happy and healthy, life together and hopefully some little baby running around soon too (hint hint).Just Joking dear...

I wish you the best of everything you do in life, my dear baby sister.

I wish happiness, request god to shower his choicest blessings for this sweet couple and life fulfillment for you and your family...

Here is the sweet poem for you...

We ran and played and shared our toys...
Now I remember our childhood joys...
We shared a home with mom and dad....
These memories now makes me glad...
Now you go to share your life....
With Ketan...to be his wife....
We'll see each other less I know...
But you"ll always be the sister to whom I can go!
Ketan is such a great guy you are blessed with!Iam so happy for you.....
Yours Supriya

With Heartfelt Love,
Your Big Sis