Sisters

Today I chose to write about my sister, because tomorrow is my niece's first birthday.  I've been thinking about what she was going through one year ago today to give birth to her beautiful baby girl. My sister wanted a baby so badly, and things weren't so easy to get her little angel.  Once we knew she was pregnant, it was pure joy looking forward to the new life ahead for our entire family.  It's amazing how some things are really worth the wait, and my sister taught me that.

My sister and I struggled to have a good relationship growing up.  From the moment my mom brought me home from the hospital, I rocked my sister's world.  Instead of being another four and a half year old friend, I was a crying newborn that was completely boring!  She asked my mom if I could be sent back, but thankfully my mom refused! :)  Once we started to reach our late teens and twenties, our relationship transformed from a distant, annoying sibling relationship to best friends.  I don't know what I'd do without my sister, because she helps me through a lot of ups and downs.  She's someone I can call for advice or just to say hello.  We're able to giggle and laugh about family stories, the silly things we did in the past, and the fun things we hope to do together in the future.

We don't live close enough to see one another every day, but when we do see one another, we try to soak in as much catch-up time as possible.  As I keep thinking back to life a year ago, I am reminded of the strength inside and out that my sister possessed as she brought a new life into this world.  I'm thankful for the beautiful birthday gift she brought me ten days early (a niece!), and the fun times we've shared since then.  I look forward to making many more memories with my sister, who I can also call my very best friend.  :)