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Raise your hand if you are a younger sibling. Wait... umm... err... rephrase: Raise your eyebrow if you are a younger sibling. There, that's better. For those of you that raised... something (like me), you know exactly what I speak of today. You were always the "Little (insert last name)." Always referred to as " So-and-So's little brother/sister." No matter where you went, people already knew who you were. And nine times out of 10, these people would have already formulated opinions on you, based on the person that came before you, right or wrong. Depending on who it was that came before you, these opinions could be positive or negative. Lucky for me, the road ahead of me was paved with love and gold.

We never really did have a normal relationship growing up. For some reason, we never faught. Well, almost never. I still remember our last fight, vividly. I was about six years old, we were riding in the old green Jeep Wagoneer, listening to the radio. She would not stop singing along with the song, I HATED IT. My mom finally told her to stop, but she kept mouthing the words (somehow still running the song in my mind). Boy, was I furious! That monumental battle aside, we always got along.

You could not ask for a cooler older sister. Always the most popular girl in school, absolutely gorgeous, and ever the star athlete. If she ever had enemies, I never heard about it. Everybody loved her. Teachers, coaches, classmates, everyone. She always worked as hard as she could in class, and teachers noticed. That work ethic carried over onto the field as well. Coaches did nothing but sing her praise. And the collective student body adored her. She was a good friend, and an all-around fun girl to be around. A great sense of humor teamed with miles of compassion.

She was three years older, so we were never in the same school after elementary. That meant that once I entered middle school and high school, she had just left. And of course, I was always "Little Salvini." But hey, I didn't mind. It opened a lot of doors for me. I was automatically on every teachers' good side. Anyone that knew my sister, was instantly my friend. It seemed that she had built quite the reputation for the Salvini name, and carrying it on where she left off was not too difficult, I must say.

Of course, there were always a few downsides. I can't remember how many times I had to hear "Man, Kenny, you are sister is HOTTTT!!!" Oy. And it did it get annoying having to constantly say "no, I won't set you up with my sister, she's too good for you." The feelings were mutual, I guess. She always calls me Brother, and will always think the world of me. I found out later that a few of her friends expressed a little interest in me from time to time, but she would not allow it. No one is good enough for her brother, or ever will be.

Eventually I was finally done high school, and the nicknames slowly faded away (well, some of them), leaving me to become just Kenny. We both grew up, but remain just as intensely as close today. She has grown into an amazing woman, and an even more incredible mother of two of the most beautiful girls on the planet. Her name is Amanda Michelle, but her friends call her Mandy. I call her Mando. Personally, I've been called lots of things, but to this day I can say that I'm most proud to be simply...

Mandy's little brother.

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	Stephenschrieb: Kenny, I was poking around in here like I sometimes do, re-reading your entries, and I actually found one I had never read before. Wow! What a delightful, unexpected treat! I was sure that I had already read everything in here, and most of them several times. In my family, it was I who paved the way for my kid brother, although I must say, in our case, he would probably been a little better off without that sort of help. I feel really, really stupid now, because although I have seen Mandy's name in here frequently, I never realized she was/is your sister. Duuu-hhhhh! (I guess it would have been smarter of me not to admit that, huh?) Great entry Kenny. she sounds like a wonderful girl/woman/sister. steve p.s. I wonder if you will ever even see this comment, buried so far back in time? If you do, and you'd like to go on a little "treasure hunt", I have left one or two other comments for you on older entries. (Treasure hunt? Puhleez! Somebody STOP me!) 28 Juli
	Warm and Fuzzy schrieb: That was simply wonderful. I am an older sister and I wonder if my brother feels that way about me. I know he went through alot of the same things in high school he was always known as the younger Thomas. But I noticed after returning home after being gone for awhile it was like he had broken out of the mold, people no longer talked about me they talked about him. He is simple the best brother I could ever have, well only if he can write as stunning as you :) From someone who thinks you are pretty cool :) 29 Sept.
	loveannajane schrieb: you are amazing. write for yourself. AJ 25 Sept.
	groessl35 schrieb: I've never commented because you get so many! But I'd just like to let you know that I'm only 14... but your stories are still very touching to me! I've put a couple of them in my blog.... But I wanted to let you know I check 5-6 times a day for new entries... haha... Hope you write soon! 24 Sept.
	Traceyteacher schrieb: No new posts? Kinda bummed about that. You've definitely become one of my favorite places to visit. Hope all is well... Tracey 24 Sept.
	Jasmine schrieb: i miss you Kenny! Hope everything is alright! 24 Sept.
	-_««Çґÿ§ţåĿ»»_- schrieb: Hi :) Just wanted to send some weekend smooches your way! Have a great day Crystal 24 Sept.
	alysia schrieb: hey buddy, haven't heard from you in awhile. hope you're health is ok. hopefully we'll hear from ya soon! hugs 24 Sept.
	Canadian_at_heart1 schrieb: I've been thinking about you Kenny - I hope all is ok. Take care and hope you update us soon..:) Kelly 23 Sept.
	KammiFoote schrieb: Hello Kenny. As I read and re-read your blog I am reminded of how exceptional people can be, how just one man, just one moment, just one thought can change a life. Your thoughts are like the pebble that hits the pond, like the butterfly flapping its wings far away causing a gale close to our hearts, like a sunflower opening its petals, like the rain quenching the desert, like the warmth of a fire after a long winter's day, like the cherry on top of a Sundae, like a first kiss, like the view from atop a mountain after a 12 hour climb, like the calm of a newborn baby nestled in your arms, like a heavily sunset on a desolate beach. I come to your site often just to catch a glimpse of the passionate; the pure. I hope you don't mind but I am in the mood to express my appreciation. I know that you don't know me. Maybe you don't care to, but thank you for letting me know a little part of who you are. 23 Sept.
	Writergem schrieb: hey Kenny. We've all been worried about you and I'm also hoping that you're doing ok. I'll be praying for your health and safety. Meganr 23 Sept.
	miss_gracie_girl schrieb: 163 comments?? wow i just stumbled upon your blog through a friend of a friend of a friend of a....you know how it goes. your story is moving, your writing beautiful, your optimism inspirational. there are not enough people in the world who exude the positiveness that i've gotten only from a few of your posts. be well always. inspired, gracie 23 Sept.
	Arielscure schrieb: So was is the ensure as I said on your message board or did somebody broke it? Anita 23 Sept.
	Christina schrieb: awe, this was such a sweet and sincere post. i can only hope that my lil bro thinks of me the same way you do your big sis. =0) take care! 23 Sept.
	Heath schrieb: Hey Kenny, I hope all is well with you.......you are often in my thoughts. The pebble you've thrown into the web community's water is having a remarkable ripple -effect...keep pushing the envelope, please!!! You are a much needed breath of fresh life......Thank you. 23 Sept.
	awriternaut schrieb: Ok, we know you just got your computer back...so now we are waiting on pins and needles... 23 Sept.
	amandasolecism schrieb: i smashed my fingers in the safe today at work. it hurt and for like 2 seconds I was mad. And then I was appreciative that I could feel it. Thankyou, for making ungrateful people like me a little more aware. -amanda 23 Sept.
	arkansasgirl2006 schrieb: Well, heck, I retract my earlier statements...you're doing fine. I should've just looked at Darlene's site. I'll go back to worrying about other people now. =) Kelly 23 Sept.
	awriternaut schrieb: Have you read Brooke Ellison's book about going to Harvard as a vent-dependent quad? A great read. I saw her on tv the other night which got me thinking about Christopher Reeve, worrying about Dana Reeve, and worrying about you. You've opened your heart to so many people. It's touching to me to see how many people want to know you're ok. 23 Sept.
	Wendi schrieb: I'm obsessed. I check out your site almost every other day and I'm disappointed when there's nothing new. Hope everything is going ok. 23 Sept.

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