There's nothing in the world that can compare to the excitement I felt when my parents told me that I'm about to gain a little sister. I remember jumping up and down thinking of the lifetime of fun I'd get to have with my new mini me.
I can't explain to you how ecstatic I was. I told every person who would listen how I was going to be a big sister. I'd tell them all about how excited I was to hold you, and help Mom out with taking care of you. I even gave one of my baby dolls the same name Mom had chosen to give you.
At the time, I didn't know that I'd be getting more than just a little sister, I'd also be getting a lifelong built-in best friend.
When you were born I promised to always take care of you, no matter what. You were so little then, and so innocent, I made sure your world was full of love and happiness. I never wanted you to feel pain or sadness.
Our teen years were harder. We still had yet to realize that we would ever become best friends. We fought endlessly, but I was always there when those pesky bullies made fun of you, or to give you a great make-up lesson, or to show you how to take a perfect selfie.
Most of all I was there for you during your struggles to offer support, and try to show you the right way.
There are a ton of things I've done for you and would do again in a heartbeat. But there's also so much you did for me, and the most important thing was something you didn't even know that you did. You showed me my worth.
I was headed down a rocky road and although you were completely oblivious to it, it was your little eyes watching me, and viewing me as a role model that placed me back on the right path. Had you not been in my life, I'm not even sure where I would be now.
I don't know if you really know how precious and special you really are. You were my strength when my own had depleted, you were the wake up call that I didn't know I needed.
Without even realizing it you made me a better person, and changed who I am for the better.
You're so much more than a sister, you're my best friend, my saving grace, my twin soul.