Before I begin, I want to warn you, this WILL be sappy.

I want to start with a list of my thank - yous to you. You do so much for me and I rarely ever say thank you.

Thank - you for loving me and being my best friend, even though, most times we are polar opposites and disagree.

Thank - you for teaching me that going out and being a little wild sometimes is actually fun.

Thank - you for teaching me that God is more important than all of that.

Thank - you for being my backbone and not allowing me to allow others to walk all over me.

Thank - you for standing up for me when I ignore you telling me to stand up for myself and decide to let others walk all over me.

Thank - you for teaching me that what others think about me is irrelevant.

Thank - you for teaching me that being a little crazy in your head is a beautiful thing.

Thank - you for the one time you let me have my way.

Thank - you for teaching me how to talk to people and make friends.

Thank - you for making decisions for me.

Thank - you for showing me that loving someone with your whole heart is okay.

Thank - you for showing me that I will survive a heart - break.

Thank - you for teaching me that being vulnerable with people is not a weakness.

Thank - you for telling me honestly when you hate my boyfriend or my friends.

Thank - you for holding me accountable for my actions.

Thank - you for loving me, even when I'm acting like a bitch.

Thank - you for leading by example.

Thank - you for being on my team when I want to bother our other siblings or our parents.

Thank - you for being more for me than you have to be.

Thank - you for choosing to my best friend instead of just my sister.

Without all of those things, you have done for me I wouldn't be who I am today. I would never leave the house, I would be a doormat for absolutely everyone, I would not know God nearly enough, I would be so shy people wouldn't know I exist, I would have a crappy boyfriend and crappy friends, I would be closed off to giving my whole heart to someone again, I would care too much what others think, let's be honest I'd be a straight up loser. You have truly brought out the best parts of me that I didn't always know I had. For that, I am so grateful.

I don't tell you nearly enough how many amazing qualities you have. You have so many characteristics that I wish I had.

You are open.

You are a free spirit.

You don't show fear.

You demand respect.

You love completely.

You have a kind heart to all people.

You are fearlessly yourself.

You have more friends than anyone I know.

You know how to have a good time but still maintain your morals.

You hold yourself and your loved ones to a high standard and don't wavier from that.

You aren't judgmental.

You are understanding.

You don't leave your friends when they screw up.

You are the most genuine person I know.

I admire every single one of these qualities you have and I hope to one day have them too.

In case you can't tell, I love you and I am so grateful for you! I actually don't think I could survive without you. I hope I am half the big sister to our little sister that you have been for me. I love you forever and I want to make sure you know that! Remember that I will be here for you in your worst times just like you have been there for me. Remember that you are beautiful on the inside and outside. Remember that you deserve the absolute best.

You're my very best friend and I love you! Praise God for giving me a big sister like you.