We all knew that this day would come eventually, but I guess now that it's actually here, it doesn't seem like reality. It hasn't really hit me yet that you'll be 12 hours ahead of our time, in a whole different world. But by the time you read this, you will already be there, adjusting to your whole new lifestyle.

I like to think of you as my built-in best friend. You have no choice but to love me no matter how hard it can get sometimes. (Even when I steal your clothes without permission.) I can never think that you won't be there for me in any given time, because I know you will—that's just who you are.

Even though I am the youngest, I feel like I watched you grow up as well.

I've watched you grow into such an independent, beautiful woman who continues to inspire me each and every day. I love that you don't hide from your fears; you embrace them and take them on without hesitation. Accepting this teaching position in a new country is something so terrifying that I couldn't even imagine it. But the thing is, you were meant to do this. You were meant to make a difference in this world.

I know that you are anxious and thrown completely out of your comfort zone, but I know you are capable of doing it all. You are brave, smart, and one of the kindest people I know. You were put on this world to do something bigger than yourself, and this is just the beginning of your adventure.

I am thankful I got to experience my first year in college with you while you were experiencing your last. You made the transition much easier because you were just down the street from me. You showed me the best places to get lunch and the quietest hangout places to study. I'll never forget that day when I couldn't find my English class on campus so I went back to your apartment and you awaited me with a grilled cheese and a shoulder to cry on.

You telling me, "That's just college; it's tough but you can do it." Without you there for my first year, there is no way I would have had the courage to try the new things I did.

You push me out of my comfort zone and believe in me when I don't think I can accomplish something. You make me the better version of myself. You are my rock, and for that I owe you so much.

I don't know how I am going to manage without your clothes, your honest opinions, your random laughing attacks, or our annual Netflix binge cuddles.

But, just know that I am so proud of you. You are more than ready to take on this world and I can't wait to hear about your adventures when you come back home. You are going to shape the young minds of these kiddos.

I am so happy to call myself your sister.

You deserve this journey that life has given you, and I hope that you take full advantage of it.

So my advice to you: don't forget to just breathe when things become too overwhelming. Just remember that you were meant to be there for a reason and the adversities that this journey throws your way is just another stepping stone for you to grow on. I truly believe you are going to do great things over there.

You deserve this more than anyone I know. If you start to feel homesick, just know that I am just a FaceTime away and I will be there for you at any given minute.

I love you so much, Kimberly Kay

Love, your clothes-stealing baby sister