From Sam... Do you have anyone in your life that you feel like has your back 100%? Who isn't just a "Yes Man", but really has your back; they're honest and will tell you if the disagree with your choices, but it's because they love you and want you to be happy. They would do anything for you. They love your kids. They love your spouse. They try to see things from your perspective even if they don't agree. They're supportive, and no matter what you always feel like they are on your team! I don't think very many people have someone like that. I have been blessed to have this person in my life for 26 years. It's my sister Molly. I don't think we've ever said this, but all of us (Emma, Molly and I) are 2 years and 10 months apart (almost to the day). Because I was so little when Molly was born I don't remember very much about it, and I don't recall any pictures of she and I together when she was a baby (probably because she was the 4th child after the brothers and me). We fought like normal kids do. And I don't think I really appreciated Molly and the relationship we'd have until I was 17 years old when our family moved to a new town. Instantly we both needed a friend and we clung to each other. I would be starting my senior year of high school, and she was starting her freshman year. That year we did so much together. We were ridiculous and immature, but what we thought was we're awesome! We had very little inhibition, and laughed a lot. I remember blasting "Nelly" music with the bass turned way up, and then rocking out to Gavin DeGraw the next minute (we were clearly very confused about who we were heheh). We would stay up late talking about boys (of course!), clothes, makeup, boys, and sorting out the mysteries of life (which usually included a boy...or several). I always felt like I could share anything with her, and still she and Aaron are the only people who know certain things about me. I came across this book that she made for me for my 18th birthday, and thought it was worth sharing. (Please don't hate me for sharing this Molly!) Through everything in my life, she has been a constant. She has never made me feel judged, even when I've made mistakes. She has always been a cheerleader, and encouraged me to stretch myself and believed I could do more than I thought I could. Molly is someone who seeks to see good in everything. She never gossips. She is a wonderful example of kindness, patience, honesty, motherhood, and friendship. I truly can't imagine navigating this crazy ride called life without her. (So you'd better not die any time soon Molly!) Happy Birthday!!! From Emma... Words often spill over when I'm at the keys. I'm at a loss for words when it comes to my relationship with Molly though. She is incredible. And there aren't words enough to articulate what a wonderful friend, sister, and support she is. So on that note I say the following: Molly, you teach me how to live life to the fullest. You've been the sanity that has guided me through endless psychological battles. You've set the example of how to overcome countless challenges (adolescence, anxiety, parenting stuff, oooooh the list goes on). And you have always encouraged and appreciated my individuality. I love you. You're the peanut butter to my jelly (the homemade kind of peanut butter that we blended ourselves of course), the tea cup to my tea pot, the bench to my front porch on a brisk morning, and the laugh to my everyday. I love you Molls. Happy Birthday! Emma
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