Day 2: Seastar

I was the firstborn of my parents, the first grandchild my grandparents got a chance to spoil, and the only child in the house, surrounded by my parents, my grandparents, my uncle, and one or two maids. I remember telling my parents on several occasions that I wanted a little brother or sister, but by the time I was six or seven, I gave up on the idea. Lo and behold, it was around that time my mom became pregnant! Nine months later, on April 26, 1997, my mom gave birth to our little bundle of headache... I mean, of joy (just kidding Trix!). I've gotta say though, welcoming this little stranger into our lives was a huge change for me, especially within the first few months. (Yes, yes, I was jealous, fine...) But looking back on that now, I wouldn't have it any other way!

I never knew what a great blessing it was to have a little sister until she actually came. I helped take care of her when she was a baby, and when our mom passed away, I helped raise her as well. We fight, we annoy each other, we argue, but then again that's just part of being siblings, right? I love my little seastar with all my heart. She really is the love of my life.

Twelve years later, I've watched her grow from a baby, to a little girl, to a young lady. She warms my heart and makes me smile (most of the time... just kidding again Trix haha) I'm so proud of my little one... such inner and outer beauty radiates from her, and let not her cute, small, well-dressed interior fool you. Inside, you'll find the heart of a lion and the soul of a conqueror, with a mind and maturity beyond her years. I can't express how much I love you, sis. I know these are tough times for our family, but we'll get through it together! Nothing, no one, and no distance could set our hearts apart. I waited almost eight years for you, and you were definitely worth the wait. I can't imagine life without you, sis! I miss you so very, very much. I laaavs you seastar! <4