The Birthday Card

This is what the birthday card Heather sent to me said:



She's the one
you've known forever.
The one you go to
for honest advice
and genuine support.
The one who accepts
your quirky little habits
and understands you
in a way few others can.


She's the one
you can call at any hour-
to laugh or cry or complain...
The one whose voice has been there all along,
sharing secrets and dreams
and singing your song when
you needed to hear it most.


She's the one
who can read your mind,
hear your heart,
and love you just the way you are.
She's your lifelong friend...
but so much more.

She's your sister.

Just saying...

So my mom heard today that her youngest sister passed away last night. I was talking to her on the phone and she said that she felt like crying and I told her to go ahead and do it. She said she didn't want to cry in front of the kids. (Jesse & Kailie were at her house today). I told her that it would be fine and the kids would understand.

I think that Kailie was outside, but Jesse was sitting in the chair next to her and heard what she said. He's such an awesome kid. He'd probably hate it that I am saying this 'cuz he's 14, but he's got such a tender heart. He said to my mom after we hung up. "You can cry on my shoulder, Grandma, I don't mind." I just love that kid.