I seriously have the best sister ever! Today is her birthday and I just want to wish her a Happy Birthday! I so wish we could be together today. She is one of the most generous people I know. She is always giving so much of herself to others. Whether it's friends, her family, her service at church, she always puts others ahead of herself. She is always ready to do anything anyone needs her help with and she would give you the very shirt off her back if you needed it.
I was blown away by her sensitivity recently. We took the kids to the Sting Ray Reef so they could feed and pet the stingrays. We were busy about having fun but she noticed a young woman there with her kids. They were standing back watching our kids feeding the sting rays. The woman's children asked their mom if they could feed them and the mom said, "Oh no honey, that costs money and we can't right now". I noticed Kristi over at the counter but had no clue what she was doing digging in her purse. She came back with food and gave it to those kids so they could have food to feed the stingrays. The mom was so shocked and appreciative. I was stunned too. Not that I was surprised that she did that but because it seems we can all get so busy about our own lives and own agendas that it becomes easy to overlook the opportunities to be a blessing. Kristi doesn't. She is always sensitive to those around her are struggling and in need.
That is just her. She has always been there for me and my family. She always been willing to help with whatever crazy thing we had planned and she always makes things fun. I'm amazed at all she does, juggling her busy family, church and helping others. Somehow she fits in all in and no matter how frazzled she may feel, she always exudes excitement in everything she does.
I just wanted to take some time today to let you know, T, that I appreciate you so very much. I'm glad God gave me you for a sister. This time apart has made me appreciate even more all the times we were together and how I sometimes took that for granted. I miss you so much and I hope that some day we can all be together again! I'm not hiding that anymore and not ashamed to say it!
So please, if Kristi is important in your life, as I know she is in so many people's lives, just give her a text message, an email, a voicemail message, something to say happy birthday!
I love you T.
Yea!!Happy Birthday Kris! Yea to Sheri, you discribed your sister well. I'm so glad you girls are best friends. I just can't believe you are both getting so old. Where did the time go....Just kiddin'. Look who's calling the kettle black. You see, each year you get older, guess what it does to me! Oh well...life!!! I am so very proud of you Kris. You are a great example of giving. Like Sheri said, you give all you are to people. You go far beyond the call of duty. You do all you can to make others happy and comfortable and blessed. Just don't forget, what you do for others, God will make happen for you. You will be amazed at the rewards you will see from the seeds of kindness you have planted. You give, and God repays! Thank God, he can do it so well. He will not owe anyone anything. So guess what, little missy, you have great heaps of blessings to reap. I love you Kris with all my heart. You are very special to me. I am so thankful to God for all my children. What better gift could God give me than wonderful, loving, giving children that love God with all their and serve Him so well. I am truely a wealthy woman. I love all three of you so much...you are my life. Oh also, I want to say how much I love your mates. You all did good, and they get to enjoy the fruits of my labor. LOL Love to all!!
ReplyDeleteWow Mom!! That was sweet!! thank you!
ReplyDeleteWe all need to be more thankful and tell each other how we feel each day..life is too short sometimes!!
I love you mom and sis!! I am truly blessed!!