Mama says take care of your sister.......

Yesterday was probably one of the hardest days I've had in my life. I won't go into details but I will say I have never felt more betrayed, attacked and hurt in my life. I don't think I have ever felt so lonely as I did yesterday. When I needed someone to talk to I thought of Jeff.....But he was asleep....And he is the only person in OK I can turn to. BUT I know I have a whole BUNCH of people I can turn to that I trust with my whole heart who I know will always pick up the phone and listen to me cry.

My sister Carole gave me this globe for my birthday. It is titled "Mama said take care of your sister." And boy do my sisters take care of me. I turn to each of the them for different needs.

Carole: When I need someone who loves me enough to give it to me straight I call her. When I'm in the wrong she lets me know it in a way that makes me know she loves me. She also sides with Jeff a lot so he loves her:) She is the PERFECT oldest sister. She takes such good care of her 5 sisters. She is one of the wisest people I know. She also gives such sound advice. I tend to get emotional.....and she grounds me. Plus, she's about the most amazing homemaker in the world. We call her Martha.

Kelli: She is loyal like NO other. I remember a time in high school when a boy broke my heart. She instantly hated him for me. I remember her helping me tear up some roses and flush them down the toilet. I can call Kelli day or night and she will pick up. And she will listen and listen and listen. Once you mess with her family that's it for you. And she also curls my hair better than anyone! Plus, anytime I need a pick me-up I call one of her little girls and you can guarantee I'm laughing in no time.

Becky: My sister Becky is really struggling right now. She's not in a place where I can just pick up the phone and call. But I can write her and I know she will read my letters and care about what's going on in my life.

Stephanie: When we were little and had to share rooms we didn't always get along so well....But now? She's my best friend. She was my maid of honor. We promised each other when we were young we would name our first daughters after each other. She just fulfilled her promise....I hope to fulfill mine soon:) When she makes you a promise, she will keep it NO matter what. If you tell her something in confidence you know it will stay that way.

Anjali: She has the best attitude. She was born with cerebral palsy and is in a wheelchair. But that has never kept her down. You can count on her to always smile....Even when you've just injured yourself....Inside family joke! She also loves to read like I do. I love that about her!

My mom: There are NO words to describe my mom. She's the most amazing mother on this planet. I absolutely know she is always there for me when I call her. There were MANY Sunday nights when I called her crying thinking I would never get married. She always just listened to me and soothed my sadness and gave me hope. If you hurt one of her kids it's not going to be good for you. She's the most protective mother I know. She taught her girls that protectiveness of each other.

I'm SO grateful for my mom and sisters. Without them I would be lost. And even though I'm far away from them. They are always only a phone call away!