I remember the day so clearly. The lights were bright, the air was filled with artificial fragrance contained in soaps and cleaners. The nurses guided me to the room and I saw her. A little red chubby baby that was being embraced by my mother. The moment I was waiting for my whole life.

I was always alone. The only person I really had was my grandma. She would practically beg other children to play with me. So when I found out my mom was going to have another kid. My heart was filled with joy. I would say to myself that I would have the friend I always wish for to God.

When I finally got a chance to hold her in my arms, I knew that I would have someone to be with me forever. And I would try my best for her not to go through the same things that I did. When she got to an age where she could finally walk and talk, I would play with her. Share everything I had with her. I know that other people would tell me that having a sibling would be annoying because they would take everything you had, but I honestly didn’t mind as long as she was happy. I remember distinctly when I forgot to wash the dishes, and I was severely reprimanded by my mom And I went to the room crying. My sister was small but she completely understood why I was crying. She went to my mom and told her “Momma, that was not very nice, you made my sister cry, please don’t do that again.” She ran to me with her little chubby legs and gave me a kiss. As I felt her little hands embrace me, and her sweet words, I knew that everything was going to be okay

Ever since my sister came into my life, she became my everything. We have both had our highs and lows and like all siblings had our fights and arguments. But I wouldn’t change those moments for anything in the world. Small moments like these make me appreciate my little sister. Even if she is already grown I will still see her as that baby that embraced me in my difficult moments. I love my sister with everything I am.