It's my little sister's birthday

There are four children in my family: three girls and a boy.  Of course, none of us are children anymore.  We’re all well into adulthood at this point.  My two sisters and I have birthdays in January, essentially a week apart.  Today is my younger sister’s turn to celebrate her day. As we grow older the novelty of a birthday seems to fade, but I feel we should continue to celebrate our day anyway.  We may no longer focus on an age milestone as we did when we were children, but we can certainly look back over the past 12 months and be proud of our accomplishments and achievements.  So today, on my sister’s day, I would like to celebrate what a wonderful person she has become. 

My sister has taken on what to me is the scariest and hardest thing a person can do: raising children.  That’s right, my sister has two, soon to be three, children. Three other human beings that she is RESPONSIBLE for. Amazing!  And she does it so well.  I’m always so amazed at how patient she is with her sons, and how she takes every opportunity possible to guide and teach them about life.  It takes a strong person to dedicate one’s life to others.  I am very proud of what she is doing.

Although, my sister and I have taken very different paths in our lives, I have been inspired by her in many of my choices.  She is a “can do” kind of person.  Facing challenges head on.  She was my inspiration to first start running.    Whenever I am visiting my family, my sister and I always try to get in at least one run together.  She ran with me in my first 5K, and while I was still living in the Mid-West, we had a tradition of running the Run for Beef & Eggs 5K in our hometown every July.  She also focuses on eating healthy and encourages me to do the same.

I look to both of my sisters, and see the things that they have done and accomplished, and draw strength and encouragement from their hard work and determination.  So, please, join me in wishing my little sister a very happy birthday!