Little Sister, Big Blessing!

I've never wondered why God chose me to have a little sister and especially one like Cheryl, but I've always thanked Him for sure. I have moments where I stop and think of what my life would have been like without her in the moments and in the memories.....both hard and good times....and I can't imagine it. We held hands each night as we drifted off to sleep when we were little (even when we were in bunk beds), shared a room in a little trailer in Sasakwa, sang harmony in our little duo that dad created (Young Hearts) from nasal vibrato up until now, and now we support each other thru whatever good or bad thing comes our way...and remind each other often, even when it's hard to do so, to raise our kids the way we were raised....and most importantly, we help each other remember to be who we are. I love my little sister and this is one of the reasons why.....she never hesitates to encourage me.....this is a letter in response to my last blog.

FROM CHERYL: Up a little late tonight...reading thru your blog from the beginning. Makes my heart hurt and happy at the same time. I feel a great hurt for the sadness you've had to face in losing sweet Garrett...and the hard journey it has been to find happiness once again. I'm proud of the strength you've shown in such a dark and sad time...climbing up from a such a low place and finding a strength and wisdom to gain the happiness God intends for us to have. Sharing your deepest thoughts with all of us and having the courage to keep pressing on even when it was so hard. Happiness is what I feel for the place you are now...for the joyfulness I hear. You bring me comfort with your words and in knowing that my little nephew is happy and that , that brings your peace. God is so incredible and so powerful. It's hard to even fathom how he will mend and heal our hearts but he does....in so many ways through so many people. I love and miss little Garrett...often wonder what his little personality would've been like...or how he would've looked like. Can't wait to meet him in heaven. I love you big sis and I am proud of the strength you have gained on this journey and the way that you have chosen to use the Godly wisdom you've gained in your healing to help heal others. PROUD! of you. Love you forever and ever...Beryl