Having a sister is one of the biggest blessings in life. The bond you share is a combination of sister, friend, helping hand, honest listener -- the list goes on. There is no denying that becoming a sister changes your life, your daily routine, your thoughts and even your actions. We sisters can all agree -- we would not change that for the world.

My sister is the person I would go to the ends of the earth for, and because of that, I make new promises to her every day as we grow older.

I promise to...

1. Hold myself to a higher standard -- to be someone you are proud to call your sister.

2. Always tell you the truth, even if it means saying I hate those shoes with that outfit.

3. Listen. When no one else will hear you out, I will sit there and let you vent for hours.

4. Remind you that I love you daily.

5. Take your side when you are arguing with Mom and Dad.

6. Keep all your secrets from Mom and Dad.

7. Give you all of my t-shirts when they don't fit anymore.

8. Hurt any boy that hurts you.

9. Not take everything you say so seriously -- to laugh and cry with you.

10. Support all of your dreams and decisions you make.

11. Be a positive influence in your life.

12. Sacrifice anything for you.

13. Pray for you.

14. Pray with you.

15. Take as many pictures as possible with you.

16. Spend time with you because time flies.

17. Make dumb mistakes with you.

18. Love your friends like you loved mine -- and warn you about the friends I don't trust.

19. Be your biggest cheerleader.

20. Love you more than you could ever imagine.