Today is my only sisters birthday. As I sit here reflecting on her life, wondering what to send her, what to tell her, and how to inspire her as she celebrates 19 years of life. The only words that come to mind are:
I'm so proud of her.
I'm proud of the person she has become.
In 19 years, she and I have gone on many adventures.
We have fought, cried, laughed, apologized and repeated.
She is a person I can depend on with out fail.
She has stood by me, as only a sister can, holding my hand through all life has to offer.
We have jumped many hurdles together, faced many challenges(including each other at times)
She is a product of much prayer, and I can not believe she is all grown up.
Although, I can't put into words how absolutely amazing she is:
I couldn't ask for a more amazing sister,
and I couldn't be any more proud of her if I tried.
Although 19 years doesn't seem like a monumental occasion, after all it's not 16, it's not 18,and its not 21, It marks 19 years of life for an amazing young woman. That in itself is monumental, and worth celebrating!
Kierra, I love you. Happy 19th Birthday. You have grown to be such an amazingly, beautiful woman, inside and out! I am so proud of the person you have become. I pray that as this next year comes you will be greatly blessed, and that you will be given wisdom and insight into what your next steps will be. This is a year that will bring many exciting changes, and growth, and I can't wait to see how that unfolds.
I am so proud of you!!
Your older, shorter sister,
Kelly