A Shout Out to my Sister, Cathi!

I know that my sister will blush as soon as she reads this blog, but I think it's only right I get to brag on my younger sister atleast every once in a while. My sister, Cathi, is about nine years younger, but it has never really felt like that many years to me. Maybe we feel closer because she came to school with me as my show-and-tell once, or because we slept in the same bed until I moved out in college, or maybe because we read stories together and sang together and baked together. My sister is one of my favorite people in the world!

What makes her remarkable is her ability to inspire through her thoughts and conversation. She takes notice of the simplest of God's creations, and she has a kind Spirit....named Jesus, who lives through her, touching those around her. Cathi has the heart of a servant. She is the kind of girl who would make you a beautiful, hand-designed card with a sweet thought just for you, to encourage you. She's the kind of girl who would bake you homemade scones and serve them with a pretty tea cup filled with hot tea, all while relaxing music plays in the background. She's the kind of girl who would send you a letter enclosed by a homemade envelope with some romantic scenery on it. Okay, okay... at this point, she would be saying, "I'm not perfect though..." Ya, I know. Nobody is. But, there are so many things that makes her special. I know she is this kind of girl, because she has done all of these and much more for me.

Cathi has lavisheed me with unconditional love and grace and friendship. We've laughed so hard my sides have hurt the next day. She has been a partner in the journey of parenting. She's been the duet to my song. The flower in my garden... okay, that one was even to dorky for me! LOL! But, really... how do you put into words that someone is awesome?!

Cathi...your life inspires me! I love you for who you are, not just the things you do. Thank you for always being my friend. Your friendship is priceless. You're beautiful inside and out! I am blessed to call you my sister!!!