Greatest Gift

I recently saw an article entitled something like 'The Greatest Gift Your Parents Ever Gave You Was Your Older Sister'.  Though Matthew may not be able to articulate that sentiment now (who knows if ever), no truer words exist for him.  Alyssa loves Matthew in such a selfless and caring way.  Thinking of it makes tears well up in my eyes.  Everyone should be loved like that.  And the feeling is very mutual, as he loves her beyond words.

Matthew resists holding hands in the parking lot, unless it is Aly's hand.

Matthew loves to read with Alyssa.

Alyssa walks Matthew into school and helps him get settled into his classroom every day.