sisters are special

"Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other."

~Carol Saline

Last Saturday, Morgan and I had plans to take the kids to Stonebriar to have the their pictures taken in their Halloween costumes. It's something we do every year but for some reason, I was really dreading it this year. Mainly b/c it's such a headache trying to get three kids to look in the same direction, let alone smile at the same time. As you might recall, the weather was also beautiful outside so I didn't necessarily want to spend the afternoon inside a mall. I was really in a frump! At the last minute, Morgan called and suggested we go to the Arboretum.

Without even knowing what a terrible week I had at work, she somehow knew I needed that more than anything. A simple and refreshing day to remind me what a blessing life is even in the midst of frustration and anger. It was peaceful, fulfilling but most of all; it's what I so desperately needed and my sweet little sister made it happen. It was so wonderful that I didn't even need to take a mental health day after all. It was just one of those weeks but I guess, after nine AWESOME years, those are bound to happen every now and then. Yes, I still love my job; just wish a few people would hop on the next train out of town. I think I made that pretty clear so hopefully, they'll either look into purchasing a ticket or realize they were wrong and make it right. Then we'll both be on the same page and life will be a bowl of cherries for all of us! I can feel my blood pressure rising just thinking about it so let's move onto something that makes me smile from ear to ear. Like these handsome little guys who call me "mommy"

a precious little girl who calls me Aunt Stacy

and these cuties in costume that make my heart melt a million times over!

How quickly I'm reminded of lifes greatest blessings. God is so good and so is my sister. Thank you Morgan for knowing what I needed even when I didn't know myself. I don't know how I'd ever make it through life w/out you!