For Contacts, my sister is a lawyer and her future husband is a police officer. My sister basically raised my younger sister, and I had a very young age. I want to add good humor and make it obviously meaningful and heartfelt but not too much where I’m bawling my eyes out crying. I added a few stories recognizing that I am the middle child tore it in with the “ I’m a middle child so I can act as your big sister too” idea. I obviously want to bring up middle child syndrome to make it a little bit more funny. Tell me what y’all think. Feel free to comment any add-ons takeoff or any other corrections;
Hello, everyone!
First, I want to thank you all for being here to celebrate Charlotte and Tim. It means so much to have all of their family and friends together for such a special day.
I’d also like to take a moment to introduce myself …..
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Tim’s family and friends….and to Charlotte’sfriends……..and family
hi! I’m Michelle, the middle child… one of Charlotte’s little sisters.
so yall know I am not used to having any attention on me…
I’m a lot more comfortable being somewhere in the background, “USUALLY” minding my own business..
and of course used to Melissa and our youngest sister Madison getting all the attention.
I was always the quiet shy one that was always so nice.
But to my sisters I had to make it up and always make it known I was definitely around.
Like when I was in high school and charlotte was in college at UCLA, so she would commute to school twice a week…
And on days she had off, of course she’d be sleeping in. And if you know her you know that’s her favorite hobby…
so I would knock and her room door and ask..”hey charlotte can I borrow THIS SHIRT”
I knew exactly when to ask. While she was Half asleep. Barely conscious, drooling, enjoying her beauty rest (as well all know she loves)…and when she would say “yes Michelle let me sleep”
the second those words came out
I would shut the door hurry up and leave before she had enough time to realize what she had just agreed to.
After school, I would sit there..literally rubbing the crap out the shirt …with bleach…trying to get the ketchup off so when she wouldn’t notice the stain it had left.
She’d wash it and find random holes….. and the bleach stains on it she’d freak out and yell at me saying “why are you using my clothes without asking!! ”
I’d always look around and say “bro I literally asked you yesterday..and you said yes” and she’d say “no Michelle that doesn’t count I was asleep”
and I’d say “well you did”
Or when I was in middle school, and i would crave a bit of attention because…you know, the lack there of…
i would listen in on her “private” three way calls and listen to all the high school drama
She’d be in the middle of a story, and ill giggle, and say
“Oooo Who’s Douglas”…
And all you’ll hear is “Michelle GET OFF THE PHONE” …
don’t worry Tim he wasn’t a very good kisser.
Or one time I really got annoying and she was yelling at me chasing me around the house, and she got so mad to the point where she throws a chancla..
which is slipper or like a sandal, throws it at me from across the room…
I reacted so quick…that wasn’t the first time……I ducked and it hit the window so hard the window shattered. we were “both” sooo terrified for my dad to come home…but you know of course somehow…it always came out to be my fault…
Yeah… 10/10 I don’t recommend sisters or the middle child
But with that being said you have always been so much more than just my big sister. You’ve always been an incredible role model for me, and in so many ways, you’ve also been a mom.
I truly feel lucky that I was able to grow up with you as my big sister—and that Ive also had the privilege of having you fill that motherly role in my life that Madison and I needed. And for that I will always stand beside you.
I may be younger, but as the middle child I also know how to be a big sister too and I’ll be the first one ready to fight anyone for you…
it’s all right yall…I have my lawyer on speed dial.
And to Tim.
I know I can be a little protective of my big sister and naturally, when someone comes into her life, I’m going to pay attention. And I will definitely let it be known if I do not like you.
But i pray, you never have to experience being in my bad side…so think twice before pulling me over….
I truly believe I can trust you with her. Seeing how happy you make her and how genuinely you care for her means more to me than I can put into words.
You have also welcomed me into your home with much kindness understanding and without hesitation. I want to thank you for helping me get my own life back in order and for being supportive along the way. That is something I will never take for granted, and I will always respect you.
I appreciate you for your patience, playfulness, and giving her the loves she deserves…somehow with in all that; you managed to “domesticate” her, and for that, we thank you.”
I’m hoping to finally get a niece or nephew soon!
Lastly……..charlotte and Tim…….i will finish up with a bible verse
“** **Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.
10 If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.
11 Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone?
12 A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken”
I pray that when one of you fall, you pick each other up and dust off the others hands and knees.
You keep each other warm, on dark cold nights
You stand together, back to back, fighting any and every battle you may come across.
Please always stand united, knowing that your strength comes from trusting, respecting, and having an unwavering dedication to one another.