Sisters

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I would like to start off this post saying that I am feeling much better. And even though it is snaiting outside (snow-rain-sleet) and the ground is covered in slushy ice, my spirits are much higher than they have been in awhile. Being in the doldrums this past week has made me realize how negative I can be. I also complain a lot. But, instead of focusing on how I can change and improve myself etc. I would like to talk about how wonderful my sister is.
The highlight of my job is g-chatting with her everyday. It is something we started about a year ago when I began working in an office. It is amazing how much it brightens my day. And although I end up complaining to her and tossing negativity her way through the internet, she is always encouraging and empathizes with all my little problems. It is so fun to share recipes, exercise aspirations, and anything else interesting, or not, that is happening in our lives. On the days we don't chat, I miss her terribly.
I cannot emphasize enough how much I love having a sister. I think everyone should have one, and if you don't I hope you have a sisterly friend. As we have gotten older my sister and I have grown closer. I remember we went through a stage when we were young when we really didn't get along. I remember her telling me to get out of her room and me saying no and battles ensuing of me pushing the door open to get in and her pushing it closed to keep me out. I remember that happening a lot. To be honest I thought she was really cool and wanted to hang out in her room, which was also really cool. (I still remember the awesome bedspread and matching curtains that she had. I think my mom might have made them...)
Thankfully that stage passed and when she went off to college she only became cooler. When she would come home for vacations she would always bring me a bunch of teen magazines, tapes she made of songs on the radio, and videos of MTV music videos. Thinking about it now I am amazed at how much time she put into those presents. To a sheltered teen living in China these were my only link to American culture and I read, listened, and watched them over and over again. They made me feel cool.
My sister has always been concerned about me. It is amazing to be cared for by someone who just wants the best for me and wants me to be happy. She really loves me for who I am. That doesn't mean she doesn't see my faults, and, being my sister, she is not afraid to let me know how I can change. She is not afraid to push me. Often, right out of my comfort zone. But, since she is my sister she can get away with it.
There has never been a time in my life when she hasn't been there for me. I can share everything that is going on in my life with her and I always know that she has my back. It is amazing to me how blessed I am to have her as my sister.I feel like I could go on and on about how amazing she is.
My sister is a wonderful person. She is extremely intelligent, kind, and has such a compassionate heart. She inspires me every day with her love and desire for God. She is brave, adventurous, and I can't wait to see what lies ahead for her. I am so honored to be able to walk next to her through this life.
I love you bean.