More Than a Sister

The first time that I met you, we were just five years old
Excitedly I envisioned how our first encounter would unfold
I’ll never forget when you stepped into our house that first time
Little did I know our lives would soon be more closely intertwined
Bright-eyed and smiling, you walked through our door that day
With your bubbly personality, I liked you in every way
I knew we’d become good friends, for you were fun to be around
For hours we played and played; we got along well, I found.

Our family fell in love with you and my sister you soon became
You completed us; without you, our family would not be the same
Immense joy you brought to our lives such that words can not express
You filled a special place in our hearts; with you we were truly blessed
I thanked God that to our family a wonderful addition He did send
For not only had I gained a sister, but much more than that, a friend.

As the years passed by, I took comfort in knowing you were always by my side
Growing up, there was not one ounce of doubt that in you I could confide
From double-dating to twirling flags, we were together quite a bit
The memories we have created over the years are infinite.

We’ve always gotten along though we’re as different as night and day
You possess qualities I admire, and I look up to you in many ways
You truly have a way with people, of making them feel at ease
Your friendliness and compassion never seem to cease
Your lively, carefree spirit is refreshing and contagious
You are outgoing, pleasant, agreeable, and courageous
I’ve never met a person with a bigger heart than you
A fantastic friend you are- loyal, caring, and true.

Now you’ve graduated from high school; a new chapter has just begun
A journey filled with responsibility, with more memories and more fun
So vast are God’s plans for you if you’ll only trust in His way
That the Lord’s will be done in your life- this I consistently pray.

Though we’ve grown older and our lives have assumed new paths
As sisters, we have established a bond that will forever last
I praise God, for to our family an amazing person He did send
Jess, you’re more than a sister, you’re a best friend.