Flashback Friday- Little Sister

In December of 1980 my world changed forever. I was less than thrilled with my mother for bringing home another baby, and didn't speak to her for 2 weeks (probably exagerated, but that's how my mom tells the story). What's funny is, I was only upset with my mom, I was completely in love with my baby sister and referred to Amy as "my baby". Since then I think I've always thought as her that way. She and I are as different as night and day when it comes to some things, but the bond we share is unbreakable. I am patient and logical when she is upset and she is my fiercest defender and rock when I am unstable. We haven't lived together since I was 16 and my parents decided to divorce. She and I decided to split so that neither of our parents were left without a child.

This little baby girl grew up to be an amazing woman. She has a beautiful soul, sharp mind and is an amazing mother to my niece, Zoe Marley. She balances a full load (working and obtaining her college degree) while single parenting and always manages to pull through any situation. I admire her bravery and spirit. She is the closest person in the world to me- beyond sisters and beyond best friends. We know each other best and we are the only two people who know what it's like to come out the other side of some pretty rough patches we've been faced with over the years.

She and my niece are headed to Texas in the near future and I am so excited. To be physcially close to each other and watch our kids grow is going to be an amazing adventure.