Long Time Hero!

Some say our relationship started off a bit rocky! I mean she did after all tell my parents to send me back when she found out I was a girl! You see what she really wanted was a little brother! Well good thing she changed her mind once she saw me because from that moment on we were best friends!

There are stories in our baby journals that talk about the strong relationship we formed early on in life! One time we were walking across a brick wall and she saw that I was about to take a tumble! Being the loving and caring older sister that she always has been, she took a dive to save me from the fall! One black eye and bloody knee later I was unhurt and she was crying in mommy’s arms!

I guess you could say I always knew she loved me, even when she got annoyed that I was the constant tag-a-long sister! But she got over it and good thing too because I would have been far more awkward if it weren't for her!

The night before she left on a mission for our church and I knew I wouldn't see her for 1.5 years I insisted we sleep together in the basement! She kept telling me to be quiet and go to sleep but I couldn't hold the tears back that night! I cried the whole night long because even though I knew she was doing the right thing I could not bare to think of not seeing her for that long!

When she got home from her mission we made a quick tradition to see each other every Sunday! Although we no longer live in the same state we still call each other every Sunday! She gives me some of the best advice in the world and I cherish the times we get to talk with each other!

Well this past weekend my older sister and long time hero became a mother! I am so happy for her and just want her to know how much I look up to her! She has helped me through all the hardships of life and she has supported me in all the triumphs! Basically the Lord spoiled me by giving me such a great older sister and now he has spoiled both of us by sending down a precious little boy!






Carissa you are my hero and I am so excited to see where this new phase of life takes you! Thanks for always being there for me and thanks especially for being my hero! I LOVE YOU!



P.S. They made me this shirt for Christmas and I pretty much could not wait to wear it! So excited to be an AUNT!!!!!