You are now turning 21, and I feel like time is flying by. I can still remember when we were young wearing matching outfits at our joint birthday party. Our birthdays are only a week apart, but now that we are older, the week feels like a lifetime. You are growing up to be what I always knew what you were going to be — a beautiful person ready to take on the world. You are working hard towards your degree and working hard at your job to get out of this state.

You are my role model.

I always look up to you for advice no matter the situation. You always handle problems with such grace that it makes me want to be you. You are going out and living your life no matter what. I know that it was a rough childhood, but you were able to pull through and come out on top. There is no time left because we are growing up too fast. We are both finishing up with college, and we are trying to put our plans for the future in motion. We will soon go our separate ways as our lives are taking different paths. I miss us staying up late at night showing each other funny videos and trying to smother our laughter before we wake up the whole house.

Please don't forget to give the world a chance.

The world is not out to get you. Please stop and take a chance on the world. There are so many doors waiting for you to kick them down. You had a lot of obstacles in life, but for you to be here now shows just how strong you are. You are one of the strongest people I know. You bypass all the doubts thrown your way, and you continue to shine even in the darkest moments. Don't let all those bad moments get the best of you. You are full of hope and happiness. I know that we will never be fully apart since you have a place in my heart.

Never forget that I am here for you.

I will always be real to you. I will never lie to you. I know you hesitate to ask me for advice, but I promise you that I will do my best to solve your problem. You will probably know how much I love you, but I do my best by telling you once a day. We have our fights, but we can never remain mad at each other for long. There is still so much left to do together, and we still have a lifetime to go. I feel like there is no time because this time, it is us against the world. I was always one grade below you so we had elementary, middle, and high school together. It is me following you through life ready to catch you if you fall. You don't have to be perfect for me. I already know that you are the best older sister that anyone can ask for. Don't worry about me so much now, you have the world on your fingertips.

"A sister is a blessing who fills your heart with love. She flies with you in life with the beauty of a dove." -Shiv Sharma