My Sister, Corrine!

My older sister-ok, both my sister's are older than me-but the sister that is just 2 years older than me has the following quote on her blog. I just love it every time I read it and felt that I should post it on mine.

"Anyone who imagines that bliss is normal is going to waste a lot of time running around shouting that he has been robbed. The fact is that most putts don’t drop, most beef is tough, most children grow up to be just like people, most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual toleration, and most jobs are more often dull than otherwise. Life is just like an old time rail journey ... delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders, and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride."

- President Gordon B. Hinckley

My sister, Corrine, is such an inspiration to me. Even though we spent many years sharing a bedroom room (half the time sharing the same bed [somehow, I always ended up in her bed in the middle of the night, maybe it was because of her warm body or the comfort she gave me after a scary dream]), she really befriended me in High School. In fact, she was my dearest friend. Fortunately, she had friends who had siblings my age, but she really took care of me and I always love(d) her for that.

Even in college, we shared a BYU bedroom together after she served her mission and before I served mine. Despite my craziness and bad habits, she was kind, compassionate, tolerant of me, and so quick to forgive. She continues to be so; what an example. Sometimes life throws you some really hard balls-which Corrine has seen a few-she remains patient and committed to her husband and the Lord. I love her dearly and don't nearly express that enough to her. I wish her all the success and happiness in her new adventure...