On my mind...

I'm sitting outside while Shaw and Sager are swimming.  Scout's in Altus playing baseball (I hope he's feeling all right!) The sun hasn't completely set but it's nice and cool and it's feels so lovely!  As most of you know from a few posts ago, my brother is getting out of the Marines and he and his family are trying to decide what path they are to take.  I can only imagine having to start all over again and try to decide what is best for their family.  My sister and I, luckily have such predictable lives, it really makes me feel so blessed that our families are in such  good places.  My sister really is my bestest friend.  Growing up she was totally the mother and we butted heads all the time.  But that was a long time ago!  Her husband Shawn is hysterical.  He's a cop (which is weird because he's probably the wildest guy I know!)  They have three amazing kids, Jackson, Jamison and the newest Jaeli.  They are totally devoted to their kids and put them above everything else.  When we were growing up, our parents didn't really participate in traditional ways,  so to both of us, going to school functions, games, recitals etc is really, really important to show that support.  I guess with the upheaval that is going on in my brother's life, I makes me contemplative and I feel that I should put it out into the world how blessed I am to have such a good sister.  She has always been there through thick and thin (literally and figuratively!!!) My dad always preaches the idea of how important family is and about how if he were to ever go to war and have to fight from a fox hole, he would want Sarah and me to be fighting beside him (he says it's because were so mean and tough but I think it's because we're such lovely company!! )  Anyhoo... Sarah - thank you for being such a good sister! I love you!