Thank you for the advice.

From the late night phone calls when I’m stressing out over school to the mid-afternoon heart-to-hearts over boys and relationships, somehow, you know exactly what I need to hear. You have been and always will be my go-to girl for anything. You showed me that life is worth living and not stressing. That it is OK that I didn’t get into that one university because there is something better and brighter out there. You showed me that above all, attending class is always most attractive. You helped me through my most depressed days by just listening to me vent.

Thank you for the countless memories and laughs.

Growing up with you was never boring. You showed me how to step out of my comfort zone when high school was too rough. You always let your little sister come hang out with you and your friends. You drove me to all my practices and supported me in all of my competitions. Looking back, that meant so much to me. I can look back on my childhood and smile because with you, everything was fun.

Thank you for teaching me faith, love, and hope.

You have tremendous strength in ways you have no idea. Life has thrown you curve-balls and with each one, you came out on top. I have always been amazed by how well you handle this crazy world.

Thank you for loving yourself.

This is something I have always struggled with, but I see your beauty inside and out. You let me know that I, too, can be comfortable in my own skin. You don’t let people take advantage or walk over you. You have respect for yourself and for others. That is an incredible quality that not many people have.

Thank you for being the woman I have always aspired to be.

You are an amazing person. Your heart is huge and you never fail to do the right thing. You always work hard to improve yourself and your family. You, my dear sister, are one of a kind. I am very proud to be your little sister.