My Baby Sister, My Precious Baby Sister

I have been reminded from time to time, in a joking manner of course, that I wasn't the greatest of big sisters for awhile. I think I had a little rebellious and mean streak for a few years, that I am completely repentent for. These were the years of sibling rivalry I am assuming but the passion that I have for my sisters now fogs whatever issues were before. I ADORE and LOVE my sisters. I have told you before about Jody but today, belatedly, I am celebrating Kathy's life and her birthday and her journey with me through life with her hand and heart in mine. I can't even begin to tell you what an influence she is in my life and how much she means to me. She has the kindest and most sincere heart you will ever see or meet. Her eyes are focused on the prize of Heaven and she, although she's the baby, tries hard to keep me directed in that path. I admire her humble little spirit. She is so like my parents like that. She just goes around doing good and not wanting to be seen or praised. She is always there for me......and always has been even when I am not so lovable. She is the baby of the family. I love to hear her laugh! She has the most contagious and "crystal clear" pure laugh. She is touched to tears easy too. She is the go getter but she has a direction when she goes unlike me who goes in all directions. I started a list of all the things I love about her and there was no way to condense it into a blog. There were too many things I love about her. She is compassionate and easily brought to tears by other's brokeness. She is a nurturer and an amazing mother. She is a Godly wife. Let me add she is married to a Godly man who is very special to me too! He takes wonderful care of my sister and for that I'll always be grateful. Her children and grandchildren have been her life and passion. The "seeds of salvation" she planted deep within each one of them and they are exceptional people.....all four ( counting Tine too ). I have always been very proud of her. She may not really know all the times I was in high school when she was the little one that got teased from my friends that I really did stand up for her. They all thought she was darling and loved to tease her. But, sometimes I would say, "Enough already!" I can honestly say that I would do anything, go anywhere she needed me. But, usually, as usual I am the needy and she comes to me. She loves me......She loves my children ( as I do hers ) and she prays for me. I know she does. And for that......how much more could I ask ? I need her beside me in this life. I want to be like her. She is the most beautiful woman. Inside and out. I love her with all my heart. Happy Late Birthday, Giggi.....FaFa......Sissy.......Kathy......

And yes, Camp Neena is still happily clicking along. Not sure about closing ceremonies. We don't want to discuss it at all. We stayed at the campgrounds today and just enjoyed being here together. We swam and talked and talked. I have had a bad headache and he has checked on me and been very thoughtful that I needed to rest some today. He is precious. But, you know that. I already told you!