What My Sister Means to Me

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When I think of this life, about who I am and where I am going, I remember one very important thing, My sister. Lindsay has played such an important role in my 27 almost 28 years on this Earth.

 I remember growing up together as brother and sister fighting with each other constantly, probably being some of the worst behaved siblings. If you knew us then you'd have said gosh they hate each other and they will never ever get along. From huge out bursts or just your typical rolling of the eyes at each other.

 Growing up and wanting to be away from each other. Remembering when we had our trips back and forth to each set of families(since we come from a divorced family.) Christmas Eve trips to my aunts on my Dads side, then to my uncle on my Moms side. The hustle and bustle of the holidays can bring frustration to anyone.

 The one thing I have realized about this life is that my sister and I have been through pretty much everything together, the highs and lows of life. We have been through 25 Christmas's together and just as many Thanksgivings, Easters, Fourth of Julys. Through it all we wouldn't have it any other way.

 My sister has taught me so much about this life, about finding the person that you are not settling with the one that you are today. Achieving great success in college with a full ride from Lindenwood University in Belleville, IL.

 Making mistakes along the way, but realizing that through each one of those they just brought her along the path to the Woman that God has called her to be today.

 Her smile can melt the heart of any stubborn person, with a dimple on her that won her the title of "Miss America" in my Grandpa Franks heart.

 Fighting for the heart of God each and everyday, reflecting on each decision to make sure that something good would come from it.

 See I have so much of my Dad in me that I sometimes I don't listen to wise council, but not Lindsay she is eager to hear wisdom from those that went before her in life.

 My point to this story is that today it's my sisters 26th birthday and I can't believe time is going so quickly. As I reflect on the wonderful gift my sister is to myself and the world, I hope you reflect on the gifts that are in your life. We find our gifts in so many different places and whatever your gift may be today, I hope that you are as grateful as I am.

 Lindsay I pray that today you feel honored and loved by all of those around you, I hope you watch as many Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Smallville, and Friends episodes as you want today. Your big brother is truly grateful for the person you are. I know that you are going on to do great things in this world and it makes me happy to know that as you touch each life that is before you, I can say I am your brother.

 26 never looked so good! Happy Birthday!

 Love your Brother!
“Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.”
-Daniel 12:3

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