Happy 40th Margaret!!

Happy 40th dear sister!

Quotes on Sisterhood

There can be no situation in life in which the conversation of my dear sister will not administer some comfort to me. ~Mary Montagu

Bless you, my darling, and remember you are always in the heart - oh tucked so close there is no chance of escape - of your sister. ~Katherine Mansfield

I know some sisters who only see each other on Mother's Day and some who will never speak again. But most are like my sister and me... linked by volatile love, best friends who make other best friends ever so slightly less best. ~Patricia Volk

To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time. ~Clara Ortega

She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. She is your witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark. She is your teacher, your defense attorney, your personal press agent, even your shrink. Some days, she's the reason you wish you were an only child. ~Barbara Alpert

Cathy -

Thank you for being such a wonderful, caring, generous, loving and supportive sister for all of your 40 years. (well, maybe not the first few!! haha) In every situation I have faced, you have been there to rejoice with me, laugh with me, or cry and pray with me.

I know that I can share absolutely anything with you and you will still love me anyway. You put my foolish fears to rest, make sense of confusing circumstances, and empathize with my weaknesses. You have taught me how to cook, how to decorate, and so much more. (I still can't cook or decorate, but I am still learning from you!!)

You are always generous towards others, looking for ways to bless them, and putting their interests above your own. You love the unlovable, reach out to unbelievers, and are a blessing to all of your friends. You go out of your way to make sure others have a special meal, or a special anniversary (even sneaking to the hotel to decorate rooms!) and have much compassion for others hurts.

You love your boys and you try to make their childhood memories full of fun. I know they will remember all the laughter and silly things you make them do!! You cook wonderful, healthy gourmet meals every day, and you go all out for their birthdays. You use your talents to serve your church, and take on more than you should.

My prayer for you this season is that as you have refreshed others, you will yourself be refreshed. That as you seek Him, He will fill you with an awareness of His love for you as His precious daughter, that He will fill you with grace to accomplish all that He has called you to do. That you will wake up each morning filled with lightheartedness, joy and peace. That you will find your joy complete in Him...

Wish I was there to help you celebrate this day!

Love you lots!!

(p.s. Jacob made the video for you!!)