” Hey Brandon and Johnny,” We may share only half our blood, but the adventures we’ve had make us brothers for life. I remember the scraped knees from racing our bikes and the secret midnight snacks we stole from the kitchen. Those moments forged a bond I carry with me always.
Now, I think of you across continents when I navigate this new world. I imagine your laughter calling me back to West Philly streets. Please keep me in your lives—send photos, recount new jokes, tell me what music you’re listening to. I will share my own stories from here, from the awkward missteps learning this culture to small triumphs in finding my way.
Distance may test us, but it cannot break our brotherhood. Let us prove that family transcends geography. I look forward to the day we reunite—swapping tales side by side under a clear Philadelphia sky.
Your brother in heart,
Joseph
