Brianna always does things that surprise me… like when she took her first step. I was so proud, I ran up to her, and hugged her. And one day when I was upset and crying in my room. I came out of my room still crying a little and went to sit in the living room. Brianna saw that I was upset.

Brianna is very special and she is the best sister ever. I remember when she was born, I was so happy. Then my mom told me she has Down Syndrome. I didn't really know much about it so I didn't worry. Then I found out she was going to have open-heart surgery and I began to worry. I thought she might not live as I waited in the waiting room, hoping she would come back healthy and fine. When she came out of surgery…

Have you ever looked at someone and thought, “Wow! They are going to make a difference in this world.” Every time I look at Brianna this is how I feel. Sure, she is just two and she was born with Down syndrome, but the most important thing about her is that God created her.

Bria changed my life for the better. She is the reason for what I want to do in life. I have always wanted to work with children. Before she was born, I had decided to be an occupational therapist. When I found out that my sister was going to be born with Down syndrome, I took it as a sign that I picked the right career.