My Sister

 I love my sister, she is the only one I have!

Annie and I have been through hell and back, twice, together. And after all that we have been through, I am sure most would expect us not to be on speaking terms, but that my 

friends is the power of forgiveness. I love my sister so much, unconditionally.

 Of course there are things about her that drive me a little crazy, but I love them at the same time, because these little things make her who she is, and she is an amazing, smart, beautiful, vibrant, person that everyone loves and and everyone likes. I envy my sisters likable personality at times, she just has something about her that says"I am fun, hang out with me", but she also has an awesome heart and truly

 wants to do right in the world. These are both things about my sister that make me happy. Through all of the abuse, neglect, abandonment, anger and fear, she and I  have managed to keep our sanity. Not at all times but most, and I can not even imagine going through all of these things with anyone else. Sure we got on each others nerves, we were siblings, but sometimes I  think of how much scarier things could have been if we didn't have each other. I loved, even as much as I hated it, that we were always together. Annie and I were able to

 look after each other that way, and not be alone and victims of the world. I miss my sister horribly, and I hate it that she lives so far away. I imagine if she were here, or I were there, we would be the best of friends. I am so glad that I have her in my life, even if it is from across the country. I was so thrilled when my sister came to visit last year, and am so disappointed that I will not get to see her this year. The next time I see her, will probably be when she is getting married. I hate it that it will be so long, and my new child will be 8 months old or so. The first time Annie got to see Patrick was at my wedding, he was 10 months old.

  

 Speaking of marriage, my sister has officially announced that she is engaged, and this my friends rocks my world. Annie has found, who I can only some up, as the perfect man for her. Jeremy, the soon to be groom is one in a gazillion, and I am so excited and thrilled to have him joining our little

 dysfunctional family. There is no one else in the world I would rather have marry my sister, really. So to you my sister, I love you always and forever. I have forgiven you for anything that may need forgiving, and I hope you can do the same for me. There is no one else on this planet I would rather have for a sister, and I really do take it as a honor to be your right hand gal when you walk down that isle. 

So here is a cheers to you! I wish you  happiness and love. I wish for all of your heart desires to come true. I dream for you a life with a happy marriage, a home of your own, and beautiful children. And I hope that I can always be there for you when you need me, no matter what. Love ya.