Delayed, but still from the heart!

Happy Birthday Liorah!

Today(3/31) one of my kindred souls was born; and I do not know how to express how I feel about you. I often feel that I do not need to express my words, because when I am in your presence I believe that you can sense it. Even from afar.

You were my "partner in crime" in so many things growing up. You were my fellow soldier on so many different adventures and escapades. We were the "rat pack"; sneaking into neighbor's houses, through neighbor's yards, playing in forbidden barns, swimming in winter swollen creeks, and along "no trespassing" river front property. The land was our playground, and as long as we didn't get caught-who cared if it was private?!

I "borrowed" your clothes, but they never looked as good on me as they did on you. Miss bubble butt! And! with your shoulders, shoulder pads actually looked good on you!

You were my summer playmate- I didn't NEED friends because I always had you and Mario. Playing at the river all day, riding bikes to Waterloo just so we could buy $5-10 dollars worth of candy and than eating it all while sitting by the falls, exploring hillsides with friends, and spending the summer nights underneath the stars; looking for letters, animals in the sky or telling scary stories just to make Mario cry. :)

The other day as I was thinking about you all I realized that we are all very "unique". I have friends who fight with their siblings and it occurred to me-we don't fight. We don't agree with a sibling, but we don't have fights that lead the other to not want to talk with the other person. We all love each other so much, that we WANT to get along. I have so much respect, love, and admiration for you that imagining you NOT in my life or NOT talking with you, is impossible and unbearable.

I have so many feelings, thoughts, and ideas that I want to convey, but I become overwhelmed with emotions and I am struck with nothing to say. My language is inadequate for my love to you. I am sorry Lee.

I love you Lee-or. I'd give my life for you.

Your sis.