It is my sister’s birthday today so I thought I would take the opportunity to tell you how great she is.
I’m very convinced we got to choose our siblings in heaven because my sisters are my very best friends. I also know it was important for Karen to be 10 years older than me (sorry to disclose your age Karen) so should she help me every step of the way while I was growing up.
It is crazy how much Karen and I’s relationship has changed over the years. She actually watched me be born (strange I know) and then babysat me and changed my poppy diapers.
She moved out of the house when I was only 7. Every time she would come home to visit I remember running out to the car to meet her yelling “Karen!” and giving her a big hug. Sometimes she would let me stay the night at her college apartment. Those were some of my favorite memories.
She moved out of the house when I was only 7. Every time she would come home to visit I remember running out to the car to meet her yelling “Karen!” and giving her a big hug. Sometimes she would let me stay the night at her college apartment. Those were some of my favorite memories.
When I was 14 she lived in Michigan and invited me to come stay with her for a week during the summer. We had so much fun shopping, going to amusement parks and baseball games. After that we became buddies. I would always call her and tell her my friend and boy issues or ask her for help with my homework. Karen seemed to always know exactly what to say and have all the answers. As I grew up we talked more and more. She was so sweet to always drive down to Manti for my dance performances, talent shows, and pageants. She even helped me choreograph my Miss Utah talent.
When I was in college she was on speed dial for relationship and homework questions. When I first got married she helped us with our home loan, finances, decorating, insurance, taxes…on and on. She always has the best answers and a solution for every problem.
Now we only live 10 mins away from eachother. We rarely go a day without e-mailing, calling, texting….or all three. We are inseparable.
As you know she was the person that inspired me to start running. From October 08-June 09 we were running together 3 or 4 times a week. I hope we can do that again even after life gets crazy because those memories are priceless. By the end of our training our runs would be up to two hours and we would just talk and talk about ANYTHING and EVERYTHING.
I have learned so much from Karen and I look up to her more than she will ever know. Although our relationship has drastically changed over the years, one thing has stayed the same…I idolize the girl.
Sunday night I was very sick and I barely got any sleep but starting at 7:30 am Monday morning I had both my buddies (age 3 and 1) to watch. I was still feeling and sick and extremely tired so I was really struggling. I called Karen and she came right over and watched the boys for me while I took a nap. Can you believe that- what a life saver!
When Pete and I were first married we invited Karen and her husband down to visit. While in cedar they went to the grocery store and came home with bags and bags of groceries for Pete and I.... we were overwhelmed with gratitude.
I could go on and on with stories of times Karen and so selflessly served me without blinking. I am so lucky to have her has my sister and my best friend.
Thanks Karen!! I love you!
