Blessed with siblings

I was walking to my class yesterday at 7:15am and for some reason I started thinking about how I am completely blessed by my siblings. This is one of those things that you are completely aware of at all times but you don't really ever express it because you assume that they already know. But lately I have had the feeling of being very distant from my siblings. My sister recently was in town and we went to the mall and just got to be sisters for a day and I think that is what has sparked my feelings of being distant. Anyway so I decided to let you guys know why I am blessed by my siblings. (By siblings I also mean my siblings-in-law).

Sarah- Sarah is my older sister. She is someone that I have looked up to my whole life because of how strong of a woman she is. She has a way of standing up for what she thinks is right and doing what she knows is right and still keeps everyone else happy at the same time. She has a very giving and kind heart and always knows how to make you feel special. In the past two years I have had more of a reason to look up to her for how great of a mother she is. She is very patient and laid back with her children. She is very wise and they will learn a lot from her as they grow into wonderful people. Sarah's faith in the lord is something to be jealous of. She stands tall and strong next to her heavenly father and never falters from him. My sister is one of the most well rounded and loving people you will ever meet. I am extremely blessed that I have her!

Landon- Landon is my brother-in-law. He is a wonderful person to just sit and talk to. He knows so much about so many things. The best part is that he is never judgmental. He has so many things in his life that are going in the right direction but no matter what direction your life is going in he is simply there to listen and help guide you to where you need to be. No judgemental questions or comments. He cares so much for the people he is surrounded by and puts his heart into them. He is Sarah's husband so I have also had the privilege to watch him parent. He has so much to offer his children. He will be there with open arms for them no matter what. They will have a rock to hold them all of their life because he will always be there. He has a way of showing his love to his children that they will always cherish. His faith in the lord is deeper than anyone may ever truly know. You can just see how the lord has blessed him and how humble he truly is. I am extremely blessed that I have him!

Scott- Scott is my older brother. He is someone else I have looked up to my whole life. He is so confident in who he is and where he wants to go in his life. There is nothing that can hold him back. I have always been envious of how much of a gentlemen Scott is. He is has the ability to be surrounded by people who are selfish and have no interest in others, and still care for them and show them love in stride. Like there is no reason not to care and love for them. He holds himself high and so just being around him makes you stand tall and proud. He is extremely smart. Just having a simple conversation with him you can tell that he embraces knowledge and he is just blessed with intelligence. He is one of the most graceful with his faith. He constantly is setting the example that the Lord put him on the earth to set, but in a very soft way. He doesn't push anything on anyone they simply want to be closer to the Lord because they know that is where he gets his peace and happiness from. He is so positive and there little that can make him falter. I am extremely blessed that I have him!

Kelly- Kelly is my sister-in-law. She has been in my life since my freshmen year in college. She is someone that you just want to label as perfect. She has a way of putting everyone before herself but still keeps herself very well put together. She loves everyone no matter what walk of life they come from. She is someone you want to just learn from. She has so much to offer anyone, and all you have to do is ask and offer she will. She embraces everyone she meets to the fullest. She has an tremendously caring heart. She is so sweet and loving in everything she does. She is also very close with the Lord. This is why she is so confident in who she is and where she is going in this world. She embraces the Lord with everything she has, and you can see that from just being around her and watching the way she works. She is secure in her relationship with the Lord and has no problem sharing that with you. She is one of the most uplifting people to be around, and after being around her you just want to go and make yourself better. I am extremely blessed that I have her!

Travis- Travis is my little brother. He is my weak spot. If there was anything that would hurt me it would be if something happened to Travis. He is someone who has so much potential. He has endured so much is his life already that has made him very strong. He is someone that I wish I could just let him see how wonderful he is. He cares very much about the people around him even if he thinks he is to cool to show it sometimes. He is unbelievably smart. He may not always think he is but if he really puts his mind to anything is will be done almost perfectly. He has so much to offer this world and in time I know he will. I wish I could give him the world because he deserves it. He holds the Lord close and I know that will prove to be the best for him. I love to be around Travis because he is so fun and sweet. He can always bring a smile to my face. I am extremely blessed that I have him!

Dear siblings,
I hope you all know how much I really do love you. I am not always the best with putting my feelings into words, so I did the best I could. I will forever cherish every single one of you because of how unique each of you are. You will never know how much all of you have touched and shaped my life and I will forever be thankful for that. Thank you for always being there for me without question, and I hope one day to return the favor. I cannot explain how blessed I am, and I know the Lord put each of you in my life for very specific reasons. I love you all and I forever will.

-Laura