The moment you entered this world, I knew that you would change my life, but I didn't realize in what ways. I didn't realize the amount of love you would bring to me, and the amount of love I would send to you. I didn't realize how every time something harsh would happen in this world, you would be the first person that I would want to protect from it. I didn't realize that you would make me a better person.

There are nearly fifteen years between us. When I was told that I would be a sister, I knew I would love you, but now you are going on five years old and I don't think I could ever love anything more than your sweet soul.

My dear Sophia, you are a light in a dull world. When things are hard, something as simple as your sweet voice makes the load of life a bit lighter. I don't get to see you often, but being away from you makes me realize the love I have for you that much more.

I am forever thankful for who you are. I am forever thankful for you.

Watching you grow up has allowed me to grow as well. With each year older you become, I become a bit wiser. You have taught me to appreciate the time that we get together. You have taught me to appreciate the world through youth eyes.

You are the sassiest, sweetest, most difficult soon to be five-year-old that I have ever known, and I only love you more for that. I love the little girl that you are and the big sister that you have allowed me to be. You, my darling, are perfect.

Nothing breaks my heart more than the words "I miss you" coming from you. No matter how far I may be, I will always be with you. I will always miss you more.

I could never thank you enough for allowing me the opportunity to be a big sister to such a wonderful human. I know that I don't spend as much time with you as I should. I know I get frustrated easily, but that does not take away any ounce of love that I have for you.

You have taught me how to love someone more than I could ever love myself. You have taught me how to be patient and forgiving. You have taught me how to be a better person.

Every day I thank God for blessing me with such a wonderful little sister. It can be scary knowing that you have such a young soul always looking up to you, but it can also be wonderful. You, my love, are wonderful.

One day you will grow up, and the five-year-old who is the light of my life now will see just how much she has impacted me. You will see all of the ways that you have made me a better person.

Some days, when things seem too hard to handle and I just want to give up, I think of you. You have saved me.

I know these are just words to you now, but one day you will see the impact you have left on so many people, and the impact you leave on me daily.

Sissy loves you so much my sweet girl, more than all of the stars in the sky.