I had lunch with Heidi today, and I've been filled with thoughts of how much I miss my sister.

She's nine years younger than me, but I adored her from the moment we met. Those of you that are newish to my blog don't know that my sister is adopted. We got her from the baby store when she was six months old.

I didn't think I'd like her very much. In fact, I dragged my feet coming home from school the day I knew she was coming home to live with us.

But then? I saw her.

LOVE.AT.FIRST.SIGHT.

I became her little mama from the moment I met her. Oh how I loved that little baby, and I love her more each day (ummm- that's a lot of days, seeing as she was born in 1969).

I don't think there are many people on this earth that can claim that their sister is their best friend. I'm one of the lucky few.

I think the only fight we ever had was when she lived with me at age 14. I was already married and had two kids at the time. She stayed out too late and I was worried about her. I don't remember much about it- only that we had a fight. It was very unusual for us, and I think it was the first and the last fight we've ever had.

She's been my confidant, the keeper of my secrets and the cheerleader when I've needed it. As a Hospice volunteer, I've imagined what it might be like on the day that I die. My sister has always been in that scene. Perhaps it's because she knows me better than anyone in this world, and I trust her to know exactly how to be what I need. Michael has also been in that scene. He is the one I trust to pull the plug. (tee hee). He's also the keeper of my secrets- only in a different way. He's also my special person.

Now that I'm with the bearded eye-roller, Heidi and I live 50 miles apart. That kills me sometimes. I've never been this far from her in our adult lives, and it's still very hard to get used to- four years later.

Sis- you know this, but I wanted it here in my blog- because as we discussed today, this place is my real estate to proclaim to the world who I am and what I'm about. I believe in soul mates. I believe that we were meant to be sisters and that you and I are soul mates. I've loved you from the moment I laid eyes on you, and I will love you more than you could ever imagine for as long as I exist. I want to be there with you for EVERY.SINGLE.IMPORTANT event of your life. I will always be there for you. You can count on me... no matter what.

Love,
Sis