Brotherly Love

Hey to the reader,

As the penultimate week of the holidays looms, I've been making the most of this week's end. My brother Merlin turned up this weekend, and I have spent some time catching up with him. As a person who has explored the world almost twice, we're never short of things to talk about. Even though he's actually my half brother, I never call him that. The age difference between us is almost non-existent. He's one of the best brothers I could ask for - that leads me to my other brother, Josh.

He's very similar to Merlin, but also different in many respects. Today for example, at the stables my sister goes to, a roof had a hole in it. Being a Tree surgeon and all round nice guy, Josh is called up to climb up there and fix it. Mad I know, but he's so comfortable with the height, he can just get on with the job. After some hoisting up of cover material and gloves, the task is done and dealt with. No more rain is coming into that barn. No broken limbs and only a bit of dirt. Now if that isn't cool, I dunno what is. Then again, some say there is a short line between bravery and stupidity...
Meh, whoever listened to what 'some say'?

In a way, the fact that my brothers are older (the oldest being 31) and live away from home is a blessing. It means that there is no petty squabbling and just a great relationship. We could probably talk for literally hours. Also, their interest in what we do (my sister and I) is just phenomenal. They'll come and see a play I'm in even if it means they have to travel back up home in the middle of the night. That's dedication.
Both Merlin and Josh also put up with my off the wall craziness at times. It's all because they know exactly what it's like to be 14. They went through the same stuff I am. It's all great.

This post is a chance to say thanks to them for, well, everything. I couldn't imagine my life without them. Best wishes to everyone's siblings really, be they big or little. Keep up all the good work.

Love and Best Wishes to you all,
JoeMI6