Happy Birthday My Beloved Sister

My sister’s name is Akshitha Rajagopalan. If you can hear me, know that I love you with all my heart.

Photo by author. It was the first time in months that I saw my sister smile and look me in the eyes like that. I shot this picture of her a few weeks ago on a local beach in New Jersey. Her smile is so beautiful :) It is a picture I will never forget.

I don’t know where to start. I could say a million things about you, but for the time being, I’m speechless. You suffer from autism, epilepsy, and dyskinesia. Not for one month. Not for one year. Not for few years. But your entire life. You grew. I’ve watched. You’ve suffered. I’ve cried. You’ve screamed out loud in pain. I’ve heard. If there is one word that comes to my mind when I think about you, it is persistence. You don’t fear. You never give up. You hope. You inspire. You motivate. Thank you, Akshitha Rajagopalan. I’m grateful to be your brother. Enjoy this day. Celebrate this day. Cherish this day. You are turning 19 years old today! My prayers, blessings, and wishes go out to you. Never forget, Akshitha, that September 3, 2021, will be a day to remember. Happy birthday, my beloved sister.

Stay safe and take care.

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Happy Birthday My Beloved Sister

My sister’s name is Akshitha Rajagopalan. If you can hear me, know that I love you with all my heart.