From the huge hugs, to the eye watering laughs, to the 3 phone calls I receive each day, I realize that my life is truly special. I was one of the lucky ones chosen to have a younger sister who was born with Down syndrome. When I was younger, I didn't understand that she was any different, to me she was just a younger sibling that I could share my toys with and maybe boss around a little. When I fully began to realize that Rosie was born with a condition that would affect her whole life, it saddened me. I couldn't wrap my head around the idea that she had to live with this syndrome forever; I thought it wasn't fair. Currently Rosie is 19 and I am going on 22. As I write this, I can't help but smile and think about how truly blessed I am. Rosie has changed my life forever. She inspires me each day and reminds that life is a gift and we need to treasure it. Seeing the excitement on her face when I tell her I am coming home for dinner, after the 3 voicemails she left me reminding me that she misses me and they are making my favorite meal, I am reminded by how much love she has to give. Whether I'm in a great mood or not, I can look to Rosie to make me laugh. There isn't a day that goes by where she doesn't have my sisters and I laughing so hard that we are crying. I'm not sure if it's her quick remarks or silly dance moves that get me, but I know I can count on her to put a smile on my face. As we are rounding the corner of her graduating High School and turning 20, I am amazed by how much she has grown into a young lady. I can't wait to see what God has in store for her as she has so much to give. Rosie is truly the glue of our family. She holds us together through the hard times and is an inspiration to everyone she meets. From the second you meet her, I guarantee that you will fall in love with her just as my family and I do everyday.