Life has a funny way of throwing you curve balls, ones that bring you your biggest joys, and those that crush your heart. Living life is not for the weak, it takes incredible strength to continue on your journey after you've experienced a shattering hit. Sometimes you question why things happen the way they do, why should some people have to experience such pain from an unexplained loss? Other moments you are living on a high, when life simply can not get any better. Your heart is filled with happiness and all you feel is blessed.

I've suffered a few devastating blows, while my life has already seen some of the happiest days I'll ever have. My one constant throughout life that has kept me afloat, shared my pain, my happiness, my excitement is my sister. She knows why I react the way I do, why I smile the way I do, and can read the entire conversation in my head by just looking into my eyes. She has been with me at all of my happiest days, and was at my side at my lowest. As I have been with hers.

Her and I would mutually complain about my Mother's rules, despite me never obeying them I always reinforced those rules to her. Because it was okay if I screwed up but I never wanted her to fall off the path that will take her so far in her life.

She's the person who is subtle, but is strong willed. She is the one who loves so strongly and deeply without judgement. She is reserved, but full of energy and spirit. She's the person who is the polar opposite of me but completely understands everything I say and do, without question. She wishes nothing but happiness to every single person that surrounds her. She is full of empathy and understanding. She is someone who can bring a smile and a laugh to anyone in the world within minutes of crossing her path. She has a light shining inside of her that she lets no one dim.

To me, she is still my eight year old baby sister. I wish I could make her young again and to cherish childhood one more time before she has to see how ugly the world can be. But I am relieved that she is strong and will take every challenge head on and will make this world a different, better place. I look forward to creating more adventures and memories with her.

She is my person. The one I can call when I've had a bad day, the one I can rely on, the one that can bring me so much happiness. Not many people in this world is blessed with a sibling, let alone a sister. My sister holds a place is a heart that no one can ever touch or take. When she experiences pain, I experience it too, and some. When she is happy, I am filled with joy for her. She is the one person who has been constant in my life experiencing all of the biggest moments, and will continue to be that person. She will be at my side for the rest of my milestones, as I will be there for hers. She is my best friend.

I'm incredibly thankful to know that I can always look beside me and she is there holding my hand no matter what.

My greatest blessing in this life is my sister.